Controlling the Materials Quantity Variance Is Usually the Responsibility Of

question 55

Multiple Choice

Controlling the materials quantity variance is usually the responsibility of:

• A)The cost accountant.
• B)The purchasing agent.
• C)The marketing director.
• D)The production supervisor.

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Definitions:

Split-off Point

The stage in a process where multiple products become separately identifiable, and each can be processed further or sold.

Processing Further

A decision-making process in cost accounting used to determine whether additional costs should be incurred in further processing products before sale.

Joint Production Cost

Costs incurred in the process of producing multiple products simultaneously from the same raw materials or process.

Grinding Machine Time

The amount of time a grinding machine is used during the production process, often considered in cost calculations for products requiring such processing.