A Variance Is Considered to Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

A variance is considered to be

• A)the gap between an actual result and a benchmark amount.
• B)the required number of inputs for one standard output.
• C)the difference between an actual result and a budget amount.
• D)the difference between a budgeted amount and a standard amount.
• E)a standard.

Acknowledge the importance of cost-benefit analysis in implementing and maintaining accounting information systems.

Recognize the essential need for professional judgment and basic knowledge of accounting systems by decision-makers.

Understand the division of labor and control procedures facilitated by special journals.

Understand how to join tables in a database and the purpose of doing so.

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