Expense Accounts Increase with a Debit and Decrease with a Credit

question 83

True/False

Expense accounts increase with a debit and decrease with a credit.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Rate Variance

This measures the difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, calculated by comparing the actual rates paid to workers versus the planned rates.

Overhead

All ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service. This includes costs like rent, utilities, and salaries of employees not directly involved in production.

Standard Labor Hours

Refer to the predetermined amount of time expected to be spent to complete a task under normal conditions.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor rate paid to workers and the standard labor rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.