Describe If the Production-Volume Variance Is Favourable or Unfavourable for Each

question 103

Essay

Describe if the production-volume variance is favourable or unfavourable for each of the following situations; and, provide the ASPE/IFRS treatment for the disposition of the variance.
1.actual output is less than expected
2.actual output is more than expected but still considered a usual fluctuation
3.actual output is more than expected and is abnormally high

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Definitions:

Profit Maximize

The method through which a company identifies the optimal pricing and production volume to maximize its profits.

Output

Output is the total amount of goods or services produced by a company, sector, or economy within a certain period, indicating the level of productivity and capacity utilization.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a good or service, and where there are high barriers to entry for potential competitors.

Price

The cost associated with acquiring a good or service.