What Steps Should You Take When Creating a Custom Publication

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Essay

What steps should you take when creating a custom publication?

Identify and calculate variances in direct materials (quantity and price) and direct labor (efficiency and rate).

Grasp the role of freight-in, receiving, handling costs, and discounts in calculating the standard cost of direct materials.

Recognize the role and responsibility of different departments (purchasing and production) in managing cost variances.

Learn the process of setting standards and the influence of managerial accountants in this process.

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