Explain the Difference Between a Period Cost and a Product

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Essay

Explain the difference between a period cost and a product cost.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities and commissions.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the actual quantity of materials used.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

This refers to the manufacturing overhead costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities or indirect materials.

Materials Price Variance

The variance between the standard cost and the actual expense of materials, factored by the number of materials acquired.