Bi-Land Company's Standard Cost Is $150,000 -Refer to the Figure

question 55

Multiple Choice

Bi-land Company's standard cost is $150,000. The allowable deviation is ±10%. The actual costs for six months are as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { January } & \$ 135,000 \\\text { February } & 120,000 \\\text { March } & 145,000 \\\text { April } & 165,000 \\\text { May } & 170,000 \\\text { June } & 180,000\end{array}$$
-Refer to the Figure.What is the variance that is lower than the lower control limit?

• A)$120,000
• B)$145,000
• C)$170,000
• D)$180,000

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the amount of overhead allocated to products or services exceeds the actual overhead incurred.

Beginning Balance

The starting balance in an account at the beginning of a new accounting period, carried over from the end of the previous period.

Adjusted Cost

The final cost of an asset or product after adjustments for changes in price, inflation, or improvements have been accounted for.

Overapplied Overhead

A scenario in which the overhead costs assigned to manufacturing surpass the real overhead expenses that have been incurred.