Neptune Inc The Total Factory Overhead Flexible-Budget Variance in April for Neptune

question 121

Multiple Choice

Neptune Inc. uses a standard cost system and has the following information for the most recent month, April: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Actual direct labor hours (DLHs) worked } & 17,000 \\\text { Standard DLHs allowed for good output produced this period } & 18,000 \\\text { Actual total factory overhead costs incurred } & \$ 45,400 \\\text { Budgeted fixed factory overhead costs } & \$ 10,800 \\\text { Denominator activity level, in direct labor hours (DLHs) } & 15,000 \\\text { Total factory overhead application rate per standard DLH } & \$ 2.70\end{array}$ The total factory overhead flexible-budget variance in April for Neptune, Inc., to the nearest whole dollar, was:

• A) $940 unfavorable.
• B) $1,040 favorable.
• C) $1,980 favorable.
• D) $2,160 favorable.

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Definitions:

Job-Order Costing

An accounting method that tracks costs individually for each job, suitable for manufacturing jobs that are distinct and not identical.

Indirect Labor

Labor costs associated with support work that cannot be directly linked to the production of goods or services, such as maintenance and supervision.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes goods in the process of being manufactured but are not yet completed.