Leist Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 278

Multiple Choice

Leist Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During September, the clinic budgeted for 2,200 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 2,170 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: The medical supplies in the flexible budget for September would be closest to:

• A) $22,080
• B) $21,798
• C) $21,907
• D) $21,313

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Definitions:

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory valuation method that averages the cost of all similar goods available during a period to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value.

Conversion Costs

Expenses related to turning raw materials into complete goods, usually encompassing direct workforce costs and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Processing Department

A section within a manufacturing facility where raw materials are converted into finished products through a series of operations or processes.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting cost of goods sold.