During November, Heim Company Allocated Overhead to Products at the Rate

question 92

Essay

During November, Heim Company allocated overhead to products at the rate of $26.00 per direct labor hour. This figure was based on 80% of capacity or 1,600 direct labor hours. However, Heim Company operated at only 70% of capacity, or 1,400 direct labor hours. Budgeted overhead at 70% of capacity is $38,900, and overhead actually incurred was $38,000. What is the company's volume variance for November? (Indicate whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable)

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Market Conversion Value

The worth of a convertible security if it were to be converted into shares of the underlying stock, typically at the current market price of the shares.

Par Value

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Current Market Price

The price at which an asset or security can currently be bought or sold in the market.

Effective Annual Yield

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