Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 128

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
The actual information pertains to the third quarter. As part of the budgeting process, the Duck Decoy Department of Wooden Figurines Incorporated had developed the following static budget for the third quarter. Duck Decoy is in the process of preparing the flexible budget and understanding the results.

-The flexible budget will report ________ for the fixed costs.

• A)$50,500
• B)$49,500 Favorable
• C)$49,500
• D)$1,000 Unfavorable

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Definitions:

Recorded When Incurred

An accounting principle that stipulates expenses should be recognized in the financial statements in the period they are incurred, regardless of when the cash payments are made.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update account balances before financial statements are prepared.

Account Balances

The total amount of money in a financial account, calculated by adding all credits and subtracting all debits.

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that expenses should be recognized in the period in which they are incurred to produce revenues, aligning expenses with corresponding revenues.