Miao Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 110

Multiple Choice

Miao Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During July, the clinic budgeted for 3,000 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 2,980 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for July: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for July: The spending variance for medical supplies in July would be closest to:

• A)$936 F
• B)$936 U
• C)$1,100 U
• D)$1,100 F

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Definitions:

Budgeted Cost

Budgeted cost refers to the estimated financial expense allocated for a specific purpose or project within a certain period.

Raw Material Purchases

The acquisition of unprocessed materials that are required in the production or manufacturing of goods.

Selling And Administrative Expense

Costs incurred that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, including sales personnel salaries and office expenses.

Accounts Payable

The amounts a company owes to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.