FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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Chapter 23, Problem 8E
To determine

Variance:

Variance is the difference between the actual cost and budgeted cost for particular level of activity. It is computed by deducting the budgeted cost from the actual cost of the production.

Direct Material Cost Variance:

The difference between the actual cost incurred on the direct material and the budgeted cost expected to be incurred is called the direct material cost variance. It can either calculated by deducting the budgeted cost from the actual cost or adding the direct material price variance and direct material quantity variance.

Direct Labor Cost Variance:

The variance between the actual labor cost incurred and the budgeted labor cost is termed as direct labor cost variance. It can be computed by deducting the budgeted labor cost from the actual cost. On the contrary, it can also be ascertained by adding the direct labor rate variance and direct labor efficiency variance.

Overhead Cost Variance:

The difference between the Actual overhead cost incurred on a production or sale and the budgeted or expected overhead cost is termed as the overhead cost variance.

1. Computation of standard cost per unit.

2. Compute the total cost variance of June.

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Answer to Problem 8E

Solution:

1. Standard Cost per unit


    Standard
    Standard cost per unit
    Direct material
    6 lbs. @ $8 per lb.
    $48.00
    Direct labor
    2 hrs. @ 16 per hr.
    $32.00
    Overhead
    2 hrs. @ $12 per hr.
    $24.00
    Total Standard Cost per unit

    $104.00

2. Total Cost Variance of June


    Variance
    Direct Material Cost Variance
    $8,850 U
    Direct LaboCost Variance
    $3,050 U
    Overhead Cost Variance
    $6,000 U
    Total Cost Variance
    $17,900 U

Explanation of Solution

1. Computation of Standard Cost per unit

  Direct material = Standard pounds allowed per unit X Standard price per pound                         = 6 pounds X $8 per pound                         = $48 per unit Direct labor = Standard Hours allowed per unit X Standard rate per hour                       = 2 hours X $16 per hour                       = $32 per unit Overhead = Standard Hours allowed per unit X Standard rate per hour                  = 2 hours X $12 per hour                  = $24 per unit

2. Computation of Cost Variance

Direct Material Cost Variance

Direct Labor Cost Variance

Overhead Cost Variance

Conclusion

Total standard cost per units is $104

The total cost variance is $ 17,900 Unfavorable

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