Which of the Following Items Is a Permanent Difference Between

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is a permanent difference between taxable and financial accounting income?

• A) depreciation
• B) dividends-received deduction
• C) bad debts
• D) net capital loss

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Overhead costs that fluctuate with changes in production level or business activity, such as utilities for machinery.

Efficiency Variance

The difference between the standard cost of labor or materials for actual production and the actual cost incurred, reflecting how efficiently resources are utilized.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked directly on the production of goods or delivery of services.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as supplies and utilities for manufacturing.