Korsak Corporation Is a Service Company That Measures Its Output

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Multiple Choice

Korsak Corporation is a service company that measures its output by the number of customers served. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes. The planning budget for October was based on serving 23 customers, but a total of 19 customers were actually served during October.The activity variance for "Travel expenses" for October would have been closest to:

• A) $2,300 F
• B) $2,300 U
• C) $2,000 U
• D) $2,000 F

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Definitions:

Written Agreement

A legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions between parties in writing.

Borrowing Company

A company that has taken on debt from external sources, whether through loans, bonds, or other credit mechanisms, to finance its operations or expansion.

Financial Statement Forecasts

Projections of future financial performance based on historical data, current trends, and expected outcomes, often used in business planning and analysis.

Comprehensive Financial

Also known as comprehensive income, includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.