Chapter 25, Problem 10E

a

To determine

Introduction:

A flexible budget refers to a budget where the comparison between actual performance and estimation is made based on the same level of activity. This level of activity is considered to be the actual performance level, such as actual units produced.

To prepare: The manufacturing overhead flexible budget report.

b

To determine

Introduction:

The responsibility report prepared by the management reflects the comparison of performance estimated with the actual result of the operations. It helps in determining the profitability and efficiency of the division in operating their respective tasks.

: The analysis of the responsibility report.