Bulluck Corporation Makes a Product with the Following Standard Costs

question 22

Multiple Choice

Bulluck Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs:
The company reported the following results concerning this product in July.
The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased.
-The materials price variance for October is:

• A) $15,000 Unfavorable
• B) $15,000 Favorable
• C) $25,000 Unfavorable
• D) $25,000 Favorable

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Definitions:

Equity Method

A method of accounting for an investment where the investor recognizes income based on its share of the investee's profits or losses, adjusting the carrying amount of the investment.

Unamortized Purchase Discrepancy

The portion of the purchase price that has not yet been allocated or amortized over the assets acquired in a transaction.

Equity Method

An accounting principle used for incorporating the investor's share of associates' profits or losses, contributing to the investor's book value of the investment.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing the owners' claim on the business.