If a Variance Is Considered Material, It Should Be Allocated

question 43

True/False

If a variance is considered material, it should be allocated to work in process inventory, finished goods inventory, and cost of goods sold.

---

Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The amount of inventory available to be sold by the end of an accounting term.

Lower-of-Cost-or-Market

An accounting principle requiring that inventory be recorded at the lesser of its historical cost or current market value.

Replacement Cost

The current cost of replacing an asset with a new one of similar kind and quality at present market prices.

Unit Cost

The cost incurred to produce, acquire, or distribute one unit of a product or service.