A Company Is Analyzing Its Month-End Results by Comparing It

question 173

Multiple Choice

A company is analyzing its month-end results by comparing it to both static and flexible budgets.During the previous month,the actual fixed costs were lower than the expected fixed costs as per the static budget.This difference results in a(n) ________.

• A) unfavorable flexible budget variance for fixed costs
• B) favorable sales volume variance for fixed costs
• C) favorable flexible budget variance for fixed costs
• D) unfavorable sales volume variance for fixed costs

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Definitions:

Days' Sales in Receivable

A financial metric that indicates the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payment after a sale has been made, illustrating the liquidity and efficiency of the company's receivables.

Financial Records

Documents and files that track the financial activities of a person or entity, providing a basis for financial planning and decision-making.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays the company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, offering insight into its fiscal health.