The Purpose of Control Is to Identify Deviations from Goals

question 83

Multiple Choice

The purpose of control is to identify deviations from goals as soon as possible in order to take corrective action.Tracking sales,inventory levels,orders,and customer support are examples of control activities.What type of company data is most important at this level?

• A)Internal data
• B)External data
• C)Vendor data
• D)Administrative data

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

The indirect costs associated with running a business that cannot be linked to a specific product or service.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to a finished product and are a part of the manufacturing process.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected cost, often used in budgeting and financial analysis.

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard cost expected for that labor, used in budgeting and cost management.