(Appendix 10A) Jessep Corporation Has a Standard Cost System in Which

question 39

Multiple Choice

(Appendix 10A) Jessep Corporation has a standard cost system in which manufacturing overhead is applied on the basis of standard direct labor-hours. The company has provided the following data concerning its fixed manufacturing overhead costs in March:

-The fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance is:

• A) $1,000 U
• B) $3,000 U
• C) $2,000 U
• D) $2,000 F

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Definitions:

Investment

The action of deploying resources (such as capital) with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Cost Method

is an accounting approach used for recording investments, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost and adjustments are made for dividends or interest earned and changes in value are not recognized until sold.

Trading Securities

Trading securities are investments in debt or equity that are purchased with the intention of selling them in the near term to realize short-term gains.

Comprehensive Income

The change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events from non-owner sources. It includes all revenues, gains, expenses, and losses.