Kirnon Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 274

Multiple Choice

Kirnon Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During July, the clinic budgeted for 3,550 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,490 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: The activity variance for personnel expenses in July would be closest to:

• A) $654 F
• B) $3,094 U
• C) $3,094 F
• D) $654 U

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Definitions:

Future Benefits

The anticipated positive outcomes or returns that are expected to be received in the future as a result of current investments or actions.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to others, such as loans, accounts payable, and mortgages, which need to be settled over time.

Long-Term Decisions

Decisions made by management that are expected to have implications for the company over several years, often relating to strategic planning, investments, and organizational structure.

Fixed Costs

Rent, salaries, and insurance are examples of expenses unaffected by changes in production or sales levels.