Which of the Following Is NOT a Contributory Cause of Overhead

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a contributory cause of overhead variances?

• A) Poor forecasting
• B) Inefficient use of overhead items
• C) Calendar variations, number of workdays in a month
• D) Operating at the level of volume used as a denominator in calculating the budgeted overhead rate

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