When Would a Variance Be Labeled as Favorable

question 107

Multiple Choice

When would a variance be labeled as favorable?

• A) When actual costs are less than standard costs
• B) When standard costs are equal to actual costs
• C) When standard costs are less than actual costs
• D) When estimated costs are greater than actual costs

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Definitions:

DuPont Model

A financial analysis framework that breaks down return on equity into three components: profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.

Debt-To-Equity

A financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company’s assets, illustrating financial leverage.

Component Percentages

A financial analysis tool that breaks down each component of a financial statement as a percentage of a total.

Net Sales

The top line reported on the income statement. Net sales = Sales revenue − (Credit card discounts + Sales discounts + Sales returns and allowances).