Kimbril Catering Uses Two Measures of Activity, Jobs and Meals

question 193

Multiple Choice

Kimbril Catering uses two measures of activity, jobs and meals, in the cost formulas in its budgets and performance reports. The cost formula for catering supplies is $530 per month plus $91 per job plus $12 per meal. A typical job involves serving a number of meals to guests at a corporate function or at a host's home. The company expected its activity in January to be 27 jobs and 174 meals, but the actual activity was 31 jobs and 173 meals. The actual cost for catering supplies in January was $5,330. The activity variance for catering supplies in January would be closest to:

• A) $255 F
• B) $255 U
• C) $352 F
• D) $352 U

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate the amount of bad debts that will not be collected from customers.

Note Receivable

A financial asset representing a promise to receive a specific amount of money at one or more future dates, typically a formal loan to another entity.

Uncollectible Account

A receivable that a company has deemed to be uncollectable from the debtor, often written off as bad debt or expense.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that are owed to a company by customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for, typically within a short-term period.