A Labour Efficiency Variance Resulting from the Use of Poor

question 74

Multiple Choice

A labour efficiency variance resulting from the use of poor quality materials should be charged to which/whom?

• A) The production manager.
• B) The purchasing agent.
• C) Manufacturing overhead.
• D) The engineering department.

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