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The data related to Shunda Enterprises Inc.’s
Actual: | Variable factory overhead | $86,100 |
Fixed factory overhead | 62,100 | |
Standard: | 30,000 hrs. at $5 ($2.90 for variable factory overhead) | 150,000 |
Productive capacity at 100% of normal was 29,200 hours, and the factory overhead cost budgeted at the level of 30,000 standard hours was $149,100. Based on these data, the chief cost accountant prepared the following
Variable factory overhead controllable variance: | |||
Actual variable factory overhead cost incurred | $86,100 | ||
Budgeted variable factory overhead for 30,000 hours | 87,000 | ||
Variance—favorable | $(900) | ||
Fixed factory overhead volume variance: | |||
Normal productive capacity at 100% | 29,200 | hrs. | |
Standard for amount produced | 30,000 | ||
Productive capacity not used | 800 | hrs. | |
Standard variable factory overhead rate | x $5 | ||
Variance—unfavorable | 4,000 | ||
Total factory overhead cost variance—unfavorable | $3,100 |
Compute the following to assist you in identifying the errors in the factory overhead cost variance analysis. Enter a favorable variance as a negative number using a minus sign and an unfavorable variance as a positive number. Round your interim computations to the nearest cent, if required.
Variance | Amount | Favorable/Unfavorable |
Variable Factory Overhead Controllable Variance | $ | Favorable |
Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance | $ | Favorable |
Total Factory Overhead Cost Variance | $ | Favorable |
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