orth Wood Company reported net sales of $500,000 variable cost of goods sold of $200,000, variable selling and administrative expense of $85,000 fixed manufacturing cost of $105,000, and mixed selling and administrative expenses of $80,000. The contribution margin is
Variance Analysis
In layman's terms, variance analysis is an analysis of a difference between planned and actual behavior. Variance analysis is mainly used by the companies to maintain a control over a business. After analyzing differences, companies find the reasons for the variance so that the necessary steps should be taken to correct that variance.
Standard Costing
The standard cost system is the expected cost per unit product manufactured and it helps in estimating the deviations and controlling them as well as fixing the selling price of the product. For example, it helps to plan the cost for the coming year on the various expenses.
A contribution margin is an excess value of sales revenue over the variable cost. It is also known as an available amount to recover the fixed cost.The contribution margin can be calculated by deducting variable costs from the sales value of the company.
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