In a Service Organization, the Multiple Department Overhead Rate Method

question 90

True/False

In a service organization, the multiple department overhead rate method is the most effective in providing accurate information about the cost of services.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual number of labor hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and its expected cost based on standards or budgets.

Direct Labor Employees

Workers who are directly involved in the manufacturing of products, including those who operate machinery, assemble products, or perform manual labor that can be directly attributed to specific goods or services.

Favorable Variances

Differences between actual and budgeted or standard cost figures that are financially beneficial to a company.