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Aultz Tile Installation Corporation measures its activity in terms of square feet of tile installed. Last month, the budgeted level of activity was 1,180 square feet and the actual level of activity was 1,270 square feet. The company's owner budgets for supply costs, a variable cost, at $3.50 per square foot. The actual supply cost last month was $4,980. In the company's flexible budget performance report for last month, what would have been the spending variance for supply costs?


A) $850 U
B) $535 U
C) $353 U
D) $315 U

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Tennies Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During November, the clinic budgeted for 3,300 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,290 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for November: Data used in budgeting: Tennies Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During November, the clinic budgeted for 3,300 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,290 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for November: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for November: The medical supplies in the flexible budget for November would be closest to: A) $20,340 B) $20,282 C) $21,008 D) $21,136 Actual results for November: Tennies Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity. During November, the clinic budgeted for 3,300 client-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,290 client-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for November: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for November: The medical supplies in the flexible budget for November would be closest to: A) $20,340 B) $20,282 C) $21,008 D) $21,136 The medical supplies in the flexible budget for November would be closest to:


A) $20,340
B) $20,282
C) $21,008
D) $21,136

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Neighbors Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During April, the kennel budgeted for 3,000 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,960 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for April: Data used in budgeting: Neighbors Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During April, the kennel budgeted for 3,000 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,960 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for April: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for April: The activity variance for wages and salaries in April would be closest to: A) $228 F B) $112 F C) $228 U D) $112 U Actual results for April: Neighbors Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During April, the kennel budgeted for 3,000 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,960 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for April: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for April: The activity variance for wages and salaries in April would be closest to: A) $228 F B) $112 F C) $228 U D) $112 U The activity variance for wages and salaries in April would be closest to:


A) $228 F
B) $112 F
C) $228 U
D) $112 U

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Dunbar Footwear Corporation's flexible budget cost formula for supplies, a variable cost, is $2.67 per unit of output. The company's flexible budget performance report for last month showed a $9,604 favorable spending variance for supplies. During that month, 19,600 units were produced. Budgeted activity for the month had been 19,200 units. The actual cost per unit for indirect materials must have been closest to:


A) $1.73
B) $2.67
C) $2.18
D) $1.69

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Piechocki Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During May, the company budgeted for 5,900 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,940 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for May: Data used in budgeting: Piechocki Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During May, the company budgeted for 5,900 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,940 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for May: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for May: The spending variance for direct materials in May would be closest to: A) $2,434 U B) $1,950 U C) $2,434 F D) $1,950 F Actual results for May: Piechocki Corporation manufactures and sells a single product. The company uses units as the measure of activity in its budgets and performance reports. During May, the company budgeted for 5,900 units, but its actual level of activity was 5,940 units. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for May: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for May: The spending variance for direct materials in May would be closest to: A) $2,434 U B) $1,950 U C) $2,434 F D) $1,950 F The spending variance for direct materials in May would be closest to:


A) $2,434 U
B) $1,950 U
C) $2,434 F
D) $1,950 F

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Varriano Corporation bases its budgets on the activity measure customers served. During October, the company planned to serve 31,000 customers, but actually served 34,000 customers. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas it uses in its budgeting: Varriano Corporation bases its budgets on the activity measure customers served. During October, the company planned to serve 31,000 customers, but actually served 34,000 customers. The company has provided the following data concerning the formulas it uses in its budgeting: Required: Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for October. Indicate in each case whether the variance is favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Required: Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for October. Indicate in each case whether the variance is favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

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Hubbard Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During January, the kennel budgeted for 2,100 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,060 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for January: Data used in budgeting: Hubbard Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During January, the kennel budgeted for 2,100 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,060 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for January: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for January: The net operating income in the flexible budget for January would be closest to: A) $6,568 B) $6,021 C) $6,257 D) $7,080 Actual results for January: Hubbard Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During January, the kennel budgeted for 2,100 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,060 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for January: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for January: The net operating income in the flexible budget for January would be closest to: A) $6,568 B) $6,021 C) $6,257 D) $7,080 The net operating income in the flexible budget for January would be closest to:


A) $6,568
B) $6,021
C) $6,257
D) $7,080

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Dukette Memorial Diner is a charity supported by donations that provides free meals to the homeless. The diner's budget for August was based on 2,600 meals, but the diner actually served 2,200 meals. The diner's director has provided the following cost formulas to use in budgets: Dukette Memorial Diner is a charity supported by donations that provides free meals to the homeless. The diner's budget for August was based on 2,600 meals, but the diner actually served 2,200 meals. The diner's director has provided the following cost formulas to use in budgets: The director has also provided the diner's statement of actual expenses for the month: Required: Prepare a report showing the activity variances for each of the expenses and for total expenses for August. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). The director has also provided the diner's statement of actual expenses for the month: Dukette Memorial Diner is a charity supported by donations that provides free meals to the homeless. The diner's budget for August was based on 2,600 meals, but the diner actually served 2,200 meals. The diner's director has provided the following cost formulas to use in budgets: The director has also provided the diner's statement of actual expenses for the month: Required: Prepare a report showing the activity variances for each of the expenses and for total expenses for August. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Required: Prepare a report showing the activity variances for each of the expenses and for total expenses for August. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

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Bernes Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During October, the kennel budgeted for 2,700 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,720 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: Bernes Kennel uses tenant-days as its measure of activity; an animal housed in the kennel for one day is counted as one tenant-day. During October, the kennel budgeted for 2,700 tenant-days, but its actual level of activity was 2,720 tenant-days. The kennel has provided the following data concerning the formulas to be used in its budgeting: The activity variance for net operating income in October would be closest to: A) $2,328 F B) $218 U C) $218 F D) $2,328 U The activity variance for net operating income in October would be closest to:


A) $2,328 F
B) $218 U
C) $218 F
D) $2,328 U

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Witten Corporation is a service company that measures its output by the number of customers served. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes. Witten Corporation is a service company that measures its output by the number of customers served. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes. A total of 27 customers were actually served during January. The Employee salaries and wages in the flexible budget for January would have been closest to: A) $77,100 B) $65,348 C) $80,200 D) $82,100 A total of 27 customers were actually served during January. The "Employee salaries and wages" in the flexible budget for January would have been closest to:


A) $77,100
B) $65,348
C) $80,200
D) $82,100

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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If the actual level of activity is 4% more than planned, then the costs in the static budget should be increased by 4% before comparing them to actual costs.

A) True
B) False

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Korsak Corporation is a service company that measures its output by the number of customers served. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes. Korsak Corporation is a service company that measures its output by the number of customers served. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes. The planning budget for October was based on serving 23 customers, but a total of 19 customers were actually served during October. The activity variance for Employee salaries and wages for October would have been closest to: A) $4,800 U B) $4,800 F C) $4,400 U D) $4,400 F The planning budget for October was based on serving 23 customers, but a total of 19 customers were actually served during October. The activity variance for "Employee salaries and wages" for October would have been closest to:


A) $4,800 U
B) $4,800 F
C) $4,400 U
D) $4,400 F

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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During September, Clendennen Corporation budgeted for 24,000 customers, but actually served 27,000 customers. The company uses the following revenue and cost formulas in its budgeting, where q is the number of customers served: Revenue: $6.00q Wages and salaries: $36,700 + $2.10q Supplies: $1.10q Insurance: $12,600 Miscellaneous expense: $4,600 + $0.30q Required: Prepare the company's flexible budget for September based on the actual level of activity for the month.

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Vondran Clinic uses patient-visits as its measure of activity. During December, the clinic budgeted for 3,600 patient-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,100 patient-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for December: Data used in budgeting: Vondran Clinic uses patient-visits as its measure of activity. During December, the clinic budgeted for 3,600 patient-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,100 patient-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for December: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for December: Required: Prepare the clinic's flexible budget performance report for December. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Actual results for December: Vondran Clinic uses patient-visits as its measure of activity. During December, the clinic budgeted for 3,600 patient-visits, but its actual level of activity was 3,100 patient-visits. The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for December: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for December: Required: Prepare the clinic's flexible budget performance report for December. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Required: Prepare the clinic's flexible budget performance report for December. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

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Skoff Corporation is a shipping container refurbishment company that measures its output by the number of containers refurbished. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes and the actual results of operations for March. Skoff Corporation is a shipping container refurbishment company that measures its output by the number of containers refurbished. The company has provided the following fixed and variable cost estimates that it uses for budgeting purposes and the actual results of operations for March. When the company prepared its planning budget at the beginning of March, it assumed that 35 containers would have been refurbished. However, 32 containers were actually refurbished during March. The activity variance for Other expenses for March would have been closest to: A) $0 B) $4,100 U C) $500 F D) $500 U When the company prepared its planning budget at the beginning of March, it assumed that 35 containers would have been refurbished. However, 32 containers were actually refurbished during March. The activity variance for "Other expenses" for March would have been closest to:


A) $0
B) $4,100 U
C) $500 F
D) $500 U

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Dure Corporation's cost formula for its selling and administrative expense is $24,500 per month plus $1 per unit. For the month of July, the company planned for activity of 7,200 units, but the actual level of activity was 7,160 units. The actual selling and administrative expense for the month was $31,460. The selling and administrative expense in the flexible budget for July would be closest to:


A) $31,524
B) $31,460
C) $31,660
D) $31,700

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Otomo Jeep Tours operates jeep tours in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The company bases its budgets on two measures of activity (i.e., cost drivers), namely guests and jeeps. One vehicle used in one tour on one day counts as a jeep. Each jeep has one tour guide. The company uses the following data in its budgeting: Otomo Jeep Tours operates jeep tours in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The company bases its budgets on two measures of activity (i.e., cost drivers), namely guests and jeeps. One vehicle used in one tour on one day counts as a jeep. Each jeep has one tour guide. The company uses the following data in its budgeting: In July, the company budgeted for 389 guests and 180 jeeps. The company's income statement showing the actual results for the month appears below: Required: Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for July. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). In July, the company budgeted for 389 guests and 180 jeeps. The company's income statement showing the actual results for the month appears below: Otomo Jeep Tours operates jeep tours in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The company bases its budgets on two measures of activity (i.e., cost drivers), namely guests and jeeps. One vehicle used in one tour on one day counts as a jeep. Each jeep has one tour guide. The company uses the following data in its budgeting: In July, the company budgeted for 389 guests and 180 jeeps. The company's income statement showing the actual results for the month appears below: Required: Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for July. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Required: Prepare a report showing the company's activity variances for July. Label each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).

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