An Unfavorable Variance Is a Variance That

question 92

Multiple Choice

An unfavorable variance is a variance that

• A)increases cash relative to the budgeted amount.
• B)decreases costs relative to the budgeted amount.
• C)increases operating income relative to the budgeted amount.
• D)decreases operating income relative to the budgeted amount.

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Definitions:

Statement of Stockholders' Equity

A financial statement showing the changes in the equity section of the balance sheet during a certain period, including shares issued, dividends paid, and earnings.

Income Statement

A financial document detailing a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period, illustrating its profitability.

Liabilities

Liabilities are the financial obligations of a company, including debts and other amounts owed to creditors, which must be settled over time.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity represents the residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, essentially what is owned by the company's shareholders.