The FASB Requires a Reconciliation of Net Income to Net

question 161

Short Answer

The FASB requires a reconciliation of net income to net cash provided or used by operating activities when the ________ method is used.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor cost and the standard labor cost expected for the actual production level, reflecting inefficiencies in labor use.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process, used in costing and productivity analysis.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in production that vary with the level of output, such as utilities or materials, but are not directly tied to any specific product.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, including items such as utilities and materials that are not directly linked to a single product.