Service Businesses Are the Fastest Growing Segment of Small-Business Enterprises

question 96

Multiple Choice

Service businesses are the fastest growing segment of small-business enterprises primarily because of

• A) low labor requirements.
• B) lack of owner commitment.
• C) favorable tax treatment.
• D) high market demand.
• E) size of initial capital investment required.

Analyze the impact of variable and fixed manufacturing overhead variances.

Recognize how standard costing systems apply fixed and variable manufacturing overhead costs to products.

Evaluate the financial implications of failing to meet target activity levels.

Determine and interpret fixed manufacturing overhead budget and volume variances.

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