If a Variance Analysis Shows That Operations Are Better Than

question 85

Multiple Choice

If a variance analysis shows that operations are better than expected, managers should:

• A) Do nothing
• B) Revise standard costs to make them harder to achieve
• C) Distribute extra dividends to shareholders
• D) Monitor quality to ensure it was maintained

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