Gourley Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 159

Multiple Choice

Gourley Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During August, the clinic budgeted for 3,200 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,160 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 August would be closest to:

• A)$428 F
• B)$2,868 U
• C)$2,868 F
• D)$428 U

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Definitions:

Amortizable Capital Assets

Long-term assets whose cost is gradually expensed over their useful life, such as buildings and equipment.

Temporary Differences

Differences between the accounting value and tax value of assets and liabilities, resulting in deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Deferred Income Taxes

Taxes that are assessed or paid on income that is recognized in one period for financial reporting purposes but in a different period for tax purposes.

Fair Value Increments

Increases in the value of an asset or security that result from a reassessment of its fair value, often reflected in financial statements to show current market conditions.