An Efficiency Variance Measures How Well a Company Keeps Unit

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An efficiency variance measures how well a company keeps unit costs of material and labor inputs within standards.

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Definitions:

MM Proposition

Refers to the Modigliani-Miller theorem, which posits that under certain market conditions the value of a company is unaffected by how it is financed, whether through debt or equity.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, representing how a firm finances its overall operations and growth.

Miller's Theory

Miller's Theory, part of the Modigliani-Miller theorem, posits that in perfect markets, the value of a company is unaffected by how it is financed, regardless of whether it's through debt or equity.

MM Propositions

The Modigliani-Miller propositions, fundamental theories in corporate finance that suggest, under certain conditions, the value of a firm is unaffected by its capital structure.