At the End of 20x1, SWP Corporation Prepared Its Master

question 158

Multiple Choice

At the end of 20x1, SWP Corporation prepared its master budget for 20x2. Selected amounts from that budget, along with actual results for 20x2, are presented below: Budgeted Actual
Sales $180,000 $210,000
Research and development cost 25,000 20,000
Interest revenue 7,600 7,000
Cost of goods sold 60,000 65,000
Marketing costs 45,000 45,000
SWP's total budget variance for the data provided is:

• A)$29,400 favourable
• B)$29,400 unfavourable
• C)$40,600 favourable
• D)$40,600 unfavourable

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

is a financial statement that presents a company's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Expense

Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue, such as salaries, rent, and utilities.

Capital Account

An account on a nation's balance of payments that records the investment funds coming in and going out of the country.

Statement of Owner's Equity

A financial document that reports the changes in the equity of a company over a specific period, including withdrawals, investments, and net income.