Varcoe Corporation Bases Its Budgets on the Activity Measure Customers

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Essay

Varcoe Corporation bases its budgets on the activity measure customers served. During September, the company planned to serve 34,500 customers, but actually served 29,500 customers. Revenue is $3.89 per customer served. Wages and salaries are $35,000 per month plus $1.29 per customer served. Supplies are $0.59 per customer served. Insurance is $9,200 per month. Miscellaneous expenses are $7,300 per month plus $0.29 per customer served.Required:Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for September. Indicate in each case whether the variance is favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

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