The Revenue Recognition Principle Tells Accountants When to Record Revenue

question 47

True/False

The revenue recognition principle tells accountants when to record revenue and requires companies to follow a three step process.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Budget

The fixed overhead budget is a financial plan that estimates the fixed costs associated with production, which do not vary with the level of output.

Volume Variance

A measure of the difference between the expected (budgeted) volume of sales or production and the actual volume, used in cost accounting and financial analysis.

Budget Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned financial activity and the actual financial performance.

Volume Variance

The difference between the expected amount of output at the standard cost and the actual amount produced, measured at the standard cost.