Concept explainers
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.
Controllable Variance:
The overall variance which comprises of variable
Volume Variance:
The variance which arises due to difference in the budgeted level of activity and the actual level is called volume variance. The sole reason for this kind of variance is the variation in the level of activity.
Computation of these variances:
(a) Variable overhead spending and efficiency
(b) Fixed overhead spending and volume
(c) Total overhead controllable

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