Indirect Costs Should Not Be Pooled Unless They Share a Common

question 146

True/False

Indirect costs should not be pooled unless they share a common cost driver.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on the standard variable overhead rate.

Materials Quantity Variance

The deviation between the realized quantity of materials consumed in production and the forecasted quantity, multiplied by the set cost per unit.

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Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (standard) cost.