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Introduction:
Variances Analysis: A
Cost of goods sold: Cost of goods sold is the total cost allocated to the goods sold.
Gross Margin: Gross Margin is part of the sales revenue balance after subtracting the cost of goods sold. Hence, Gross Margin = Sales Revenue – Cost of Goods Sold
Requirement-1:
To determine: The effect of closing a favorable variance on the cost of goods sold and Gross Margin
Requirement-2:
To determine: The effect of closing an unfavorable variance on the cost of goods sold and Gross Margin
Requirement-3:
To determine: The meaning of favorable and unfavorable variance
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