Rate Variances Are the Difference Between Actual Inputs Used and Budgeted

question 158

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Rate variances are the difference between actual inputs used and budgeted inputs that should have been used, multiplied by the budgeted price.

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Definitions:

Batch-Level Activities

Activities that are performed each time a batch of goods is handled or processed, regardless of how many units are in the batch. The amount of resource consumed depends on the number of batches run rather than on the number of units in the batch.

Unit-Level Activities

Tasks or processes that vary directly with the number of units produced or services provided.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities based on their use of resources.

Accounting Department

A division within a company that is responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting laws, and preparing financial reports.