Unfavorable Standard Cost Variances Are Normally Closed at the End

question 60

Multiple Choice

Unfavorable standard cost variances are normally closed at the end of the period by:

• A)Debiting the variance account and crediting Cost of Goods Sold.
• B)Crediting the variance account and debiting Cost of Goods Sold.
• C)Debiting the variance account and crediting Work in Process.
• D)Crediting the variance account and debiting Work in Process.

Calculate bond payable adjustments in consolidation, including fair value adjustments and straight-line amortization.

Prepare consolidated income statement and retained earnings statement.

Compute the impact of land sales among consolidated entities and its effect on financial statements.

Calculate adjustments for inventory transactions between parent and subsidiary and their impact on consolidated financial statements.

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