The Managerial Accountant at Red Ribbon Distribution Company Prepared a Report

question 145

Short Answer

The managerial accountant at Red Ribbon Distribution Company prepared a report in the previous quarter and reported 4,200 actual machine hours were used. The actual rate per machine hour was $32.75 while the standard rate was $28.50. The standard hours allowed was calculated at 4,000. Compute the variable manufacturing overhead (MOH)rate variance to determine the accuracy of the forecasted MOH and, the variable MOH efficiency variance, to determine whether the volume of output was consistent with the number of machine hours used.

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Definitions:

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A method of costing that assigns costs to products or services based on the time-consuming activities they require, incorporating both variable and fixed costs.

Order Fulfillment Department

The division within a company responsible for processing orders and ensuring products are delivered to customers efficiently.

Capacity Analysis

The evaluation of a system's potential to produce goods or complete tasks within a certain period, considering limitations in production.

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns costs to products based on the actual time resources are used in the production, improving accuracy in cost allocation.