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Do I need to calculate all the possible variances if not specially asked?

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA PM Exams › Do I need to calculate all the possible variances if not specially asked?

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  • November 24, 2017 at 2:42 pm #417827
    AvatarAnonymous
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    Hello Sir,
    In the Kaplan exam kit there is an exercise with the question on variances: “Calculate the material mix and yield variances for April. You are not required to make any comment on the performance of the managers.” – and that I did, but checking the answer at the back, I see that they calculated and also providing marking scheme for:
    Price variance;
    Sales price variance;
    Sales volume variance.
    I’m confused, as do I always need to calculate all the other possible variances even if it’s not specially mentioned in the question? Please clarify for the exam.

    November 24, 2017 at 5:04 pm #417851
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    No. The question will either state the variances that are required, or ask for specific comments (which will indicate which variances are needed).

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