Pohl Corporation Uses a Standard Cost System in Which Manufacturing

question 79

Multiple Choice

Pohl Corporation uses a standard cost system in which manufacturing overhead is applied on the basis of standard machine-hours. For June, the company's manufacturing overhead flexible budget showed the following total budgeted costs at a denominator activity level of 20,000 machine-hours: During June, 17,000 machine-hours were used to complete 13,000 units of product, and the following actual total overhead costs were incurred: At standard, each unit of finished product requires 1.4 hours of machine time. The fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance (in total) for June was:

• A)$3,230 F
• B)$3,230 U
• C)$1,180 F
• D)$1,180 U

Comprehend the at-risk rules and how they impact the deductibility of losses.

Recognize the tax implications of depreciation adjustments for both regular tax purposes and AMT.

Appreciate the concept of tax preference items and their effect on AMT.

Understand the application and impact of passive activity loss rules.

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