Dougher Corporation Uses a Standard Cost System in Which Inventories

question 26

Multiple Choice

Dougher Corporation uses a standard cost system in which inventories are recorded at their standard costs and any variances are closed directly to Cost of Goods Sold.The standard cost card for the company's only product is as follows:
During the year,the company started and completed 26,900 units.Direct labor employees worked 14,250 hours at an average cost of $20.20 per hour.
Assume that all transactions are recorded on a worksheet as shown in the text.On the left-hand side of the equals sign in the worksheet are columns for Cash,Raw Materials,Work in Process,Finished Goods,and PP&E (net) .All of the variance columns are on the right-hand-side of the equals sign along with the column for Retained Earnings.
When the direct labor cost is recorded,which of the following entries will be made?

• A) ($14,800) in the Labor Efficiency Variance column
• B) $14,800 in the Labor Rate Variance column
• C) ($14,800) in the Labor Rate Variance column
• D) $14,800 in the Labor Efficiency Variance column

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Definitions:

Matrix Structure

An organizational structure that combines elements of both functional and project-based structures, facilitating resource sharing and functional expertise.

Horizontal Structure

An organizational layout that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among departments or teams, with a minimal level of hierarchy.

Divisional Structure

An organizational arrangement where operations are grouped based on similar products or services, markets, or geographic locations.

Functional Structure

Functional Structure refers to an organizational form where the company is divided into departments each handling a specific function, like marketing or finance, concentrating expertise but potentially limiting inter-department communication.