Preferred Book Value Is Calculated By

question 33

Multiple Choice

Preferred book value is calculated by:

• A) dividing total preferred equity less dividends in arrears by the number of preferred shares outstanding
• B) dividing total preferred equity plus dividends in arrears by the number of preferred shares outstanding
• C) dividing total preferred equity plus dividends in arrears by the number of preferred and common shares outstanding
• D) dividing total preferred equity plus dividends in arrears by the number of common shares outstanding

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost, demonstrating how actual labor costs differ from budgeted amounts.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials used.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that do not vary with production volume, such as rent and salaries of supervisors.

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the standard labor costs for the actual production level.