Which of the Following Is a Factor While Choosing the Period

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor while choosing the period of a budget?

• A) the frequency of interim financial statements
• B) the estimated period required to achieve budget targets
• C) the general economic trend
• D) the motive for creating the budget

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly associated with the production of specific goods or services and are included in the cost of the finished product.

Fixed Overhead

The total of all costs that do not vary with production volume, including salaries, rent, and insurance.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and indirect materials, which are not constant like fixed overhead costs.

Direct Labor

Labor costs directly attributable to the production of goods, including wages of workers who are actively involved in the manufacturing process.