Adler Industries Uses a Standard Cost System

question 159

Essay

Adler Industries uses a standard cost system.Adler has established the following standards for one unit of product: standard labor of 0.25 hour and standard wage rate of $12 per hour.During January, Adler used 5,000 hours of direct labor and paid $62,500 in wages in producing 18,700 units.
Required:
Calculate the direct labor efficiency variance and indicate whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable.

---

Definitions:

Lifetime Value

The net present value of a customer’s business over the span of his or her relationship with an organization.

Customer Profitability

An analysis to determine the financial value a customer brings to a business over time, considering revenues and costs associated with the relationship.

Customer Service

Services and recommendations given by a firm to purchasers or users of its products or services.

Ease of Doing Business

The amount of effort required on the part of a customer when dealing with a firm.