A Quantity (Efficiency)variance for Production Inputs (Materials and Labor)is the Difference

question 113

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A quantity (efficiency)variance for production inputs (materials and labor)is the difference between the Actual Quantity (AQ)of input used and the standard quantity of input, multiplied by the standard price per unit of input.

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Definitions:

Unfavorable Variances

Differences between actual and expected outcomes that negatively affect a business's financial performance.

Favorable Variances

Differences between actual and budgeted financial performance that result in a better-than-expected financial position.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, providing a more useful tool for performance evaluation.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity. Examples include raw materials, packaging, and direct labor.