The Primary Difference Between a Static Budget and a Flexible

question 113

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a static budget and a flexible budget is that a static budget

• A) is suitable in volatile demand situation while flexible budget is suitable in a stable demand situation.
• B) is concerned only with future acquisitions of fixed assets, whereas a flexible budget is concerned with expenses that vary with sales.
• C) includes only fixed costs, whereas a flexible budget includes only variable costs.
• D) is a plan for a single level of production, whereas a flexible budget can be converted to any level of production.

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Definitions:

Incremental Cost Approach

The incremental cost approach involves evaluating the additional costs and benefits associated with making one decision over another, used to make economically sound choices.

Payback Period

The length of time required for an investment to recover its initial cost out of the cash receipts that it generates.

Required Rate of Return

The minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will entice individuals or companies to put money into a particular security or project.

Net Income

The profit or loss of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.