Glassing Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 166

Multiple Choice

Glassing Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity.During September, the clinic budgeted for 3, 700 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3, 660 client-visits.The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: The activity variance for personnel expenses in September would be closest to:

• A)$196 U
• B)$196 F
• C)$664 F
• D)$664 U

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Definitions:

Net Receivables

The total money owed to a company by its customers minus any provisions for bad debt.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor expenses.

Total Revenue

The total amount of money generated by a company from its business activities, primarily through the sale of goods and services, before any expenses are deducted.

Seasonal Inventory

Stock that is held in anticipation of seasonal peaks in demand, ensuring that a business can meet customer needs during specific times of the year.