Which of the Following Is the Formula for Setting a Minimum

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the formula for setting a minimum transfer price?

• A)Sales less variable cost
• B)Contribution less income taxes and interest
• C)Variable cost to produce/sell + contribution margin forgone from the transfer
• D)Variable cost to produce/sell + allocated fixed costs

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Definitions:

Overhead Controllable Variance

The difference between the actual and budgeted overhead costs that management has control over, indicative of operational efficiency.

Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted manufacturing overhead for the actual production volume and the actual manufacturing overhead incurred.

Two-Variance Analysis

An analytical technique in managerial accounting where variances between expected and actual performance are divided into a volume variance and a rate or efficiency variance.

Overhead Controllable

Expenses incurred in the running of a business that management can directly influence or control, such as supplies and advertising.