Which of the Following Are Criteria for Determining Whether to Record

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are criteria for determining whether to record an asset as a fixed asset?

• A) must be an investment and long-lived
• B) must be long-lived and used by the company in its normal operations
• C) must be short-lived and tangible
• D) must be tangible and an investment

Recognize the implications of choosing a level strategy in service firms and determine the optimal level of output.

Define and explain the concept of disaggregation in planning.

Understand the mathematical approaches to and limitations of aggregate planning.

Identify the key components required for developing an aggregate plan.

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Definitions:

Sales Variance

Captures the effect of quantity sold holding the mix of products sold constant.

Overhead Variances

The difference between actual overhead costs incurred and the standard or budgeted overhead costs.

Variable Overhead

The indirect expenses that fluctuate with the level of production activity, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.

Overhead Absorption Rate

Budgeted overhead divided by budgeted volume. Also called overhead application rate.