MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
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ISBN: 9781259969485
Author: Noreen
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.5Q
To determine

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A variance indicates the difference between the standard amount and the actual amount of an item. The variances are used in the budgetary control techniques to evaluate the performance of the business. The variances can be divided into two categories; activity variances and spending variances. 

To indicate: the meaning of the activity variance.  

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