The Fixed Overhead Spending Variance Measures

question 82

Multiple Choice

The fixed overhead spending variance measures:

• A) The difference between what was spent and what was expected to be spent on fixed overhead
• B) The fixed overhead rate this period compared to the rate last period
• C) The difference between the labour hours used to allocate fixed costs and actual labour hours used
• D) The difference between actual and expected utilities costs

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