Feiner Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

question 166

Multiple Choice

Feiner Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During December, the clinic budgeted for 2,200 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 2,220 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting:
-The activity variance for administrative expenses in December would be closest to:

• A) $8 F
• B) $162 F
• C) $162 U
• D) $8 U

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Charges that persist unchanged with fluctuations in production or sales activities, such as leasing costs, employee salaries, and insurance fees.

Contribution Margin Technique

A method used in managerial accounting to analyze the profitability of products, segments, or services by calculating revenues minus variable costs.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the depreciated cost of an asset over its useful life.

Real Estate Taxes

Taxes levied on property by the local government, based on the assessed value of the property.