The Executive Vice President of Robotics, Inc

question 57

Essay

The executive vice president of Robotics, Inc., is concerned because the cost of materials has not been in line with the budget for several periods, even after implementing an EOQ model. The company has the normal direct material variance computations of price and efficiency at the end of each month. The price variance of the direct materials used is usually near expectations. The vice president does not understand how the budget differences are always larger than the material price variances.
Required:
What explanation can you give for the evaluation problems presented?

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Definitions:

Bond Indenture

A legal contract between a bond issuer and a bondholder that specifies the terms of the bond, such as the interest rate, maturity date, and payment schedule.

Discount Amortization

The process of systematically reducing the discount on bonds payable over the life of the bonds, thereby increasing the carrying amount of the bonds.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is calculated and paid twice a year, often used in the context of bonds and loans.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation method that allocates an equal amount of depreciation expense for an asset over its useful life.