Problem 08-3A Flexible budget preparation; computation of materials, labor, and overhead variances; and overhead variance report LO...

Free

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

Problem 08-3A Flexible budget preparation; computation ofmaterials, labor, and overhead variances; and overhead variancereport LO P1, P2, P3, P4 Skip to question [The followinginformation applies to the questions displayed below.] AntuanCompany set the following standard costs for one unit of itsproduct. Direct materials (4.0 Ibs. @ $6.00 per Ib.) $ 24.00 Directlabor (1.9 hrs. @ $13.00 per hr.) 24.70 Overhead (1.9 hrs. @ $18.50per hr.) 35.15 Total standard cost $ 83.85 The predeterminedoverhead rate ($18.50 per direct labor hour) is based on anexpected volume of 75% of the factory’s capacity of 20,000 unitsper month. Following are the company’s budgeted overhead costs permonth at the 75% capacity level. Overhead Budget (75% Capacity)Variable overhead costs Indirect materials $ 15,000 Indirect labor90,000 Power 15,000 Repairs and maintenance 30,000 Total variableoverhead costs $ 150,000 Fixed overhead costs Depreciation—Building24,000 Depreciation—Machinery 72,000 Taxes and insurance 18,000Supervision 263,250 Total fixed overhead costs 377,250 Totaloverhead costs $ 527,250 The company incurred the following actualcosts when it operated at 75% of capacity in October. Directmaterials (61,000 Ibs. @ $6.20 per lb.) $ 378,200 Direct labor(22,000 hrs. @ $13.10 per hr.) 288,200 Overhead costs Indirectmaterials $ 41,050 Indirect labor 176,800 Power 17,250 Repairs andmaintenance 34,500 Depreciation—Building 24,000Depreciation—Machinery 97,200 Taxes and insurance 16,200Supervision 263,250 670,250 Total costs $ 1,336,650 rev:04_27_2020_QC_CS-209738 Problem 08-3A

Part 3 3. Compute the direct materials cost variance, includingits price and quantity variances. (Indicate the effect of eachvariance by selecting for favorable, unfavorable, and Novariance.)

Problem 08-3A Part 4

4. Compute the direct labor cost variance,including its rate and efficiency variances. (Indicate theeffect of each variance by selecting for favorable, unfavorable,and No variance. Round "Rate per hour" answers to two decimalplaces.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
4.3 Ratings (799 Votes)

Req 3 Actual Cost Flexible Budget Standard Cost
AQ x AP AQ x SP SQ x SP
                                                      61,000 x 6.2                       61,000 x 6      60,000 x 6
                    378,200                     366,000    360,000
                      12,200         6,000
Direct material Price Variance                       12,200 Unfavourable
Direct material Quantity Variance                          6,000 Unfavourable
Total material variance                       18,200 Unfavourable
Req 4 Actual Cost Flexible Budget Standard Cost
AH x AR AH x SR SH x SR
22000 x 13.1 22000 x 13 28500 x 13
288200 286000 370500
                         2,200      84,500
Direct labor rate Variance                          2,200 Unfavourable
Direct labor efficiency Variance                       84,500 Favorable
Total labor variance                       82,300 Favorable

Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students