Stuart Allen Company Manufactures Computer Hardware

question 72

Multiple Choice

Stuart Allen Company manufactures computer hardware.The president of the company bought a new car as a gift for his daughter and paid for it using cash from the business.Since the company paid for the car,it was recorded in its books as an asset.Which of the following concepts or principles of accounting did the company violate?

• A) monetary unit assumption
• B) economic entity assumption
• C) cost principle
• D) going concern assumption

Distinguish between standards and budgets in terms of unit and total amounts.

Analyze the implications of variance on production efficiency and cost management.

Describe the preparation and usage of standard cost cards in a standard costing system.

Comprehend the impact of standard costing on financial statements and reporting.

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Definitions:

Standard Rate

A predetermined cost or charge that applies to a particular activity, operation, or product within a business environment.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to determine the difference between the budgeted and actual volume of production, affecting fixed overhead costs.

Standard Costs

Standard costs are the predetermined costs associated with manufacturing a product or delivering a service, used as benchmarks to measure performance.

Actual Costs

The real expenses incurred in the production or acquisition of goods and services.