Erie Co Uses Machine Hours to Apply Standard Overhead Cost to to Production

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Essay

Erie Co. uses machine hours to apply standard overhead cost to production. The following data pertain to October: Required: Compute the following variances using machine hours as the activity variable used to assign standard overhead costs to production. Show calculations.
1. Variable overhead spending variance
2. Variable overhead efficiency variance
3. Fixed overhead spending variance
4. Fixed overhead production-volume variance

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Definitions:

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the main business activities, such as administrative and organizational expenses.

Unrealized Loss Account

An account that reflects losses which have occurred on paper due to changes in market values but have not been actually realized through a transaction.

Short-Term Stock Investments

Investments in stock intended to be held for a short duration, typically less than one year, for earning a quick profit.

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current prices in an active market.