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Variance Analysis

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by AvatarJohn Moffat.
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  • December 1, 2017 at 9:48 am #419380
    Avatargoeswhatever
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    Hi there,

    For variable overhead expenditure variance, I understand that the following are compared:

    Actual Hours x Actual Rate

    vs

    Actual Hours x Standard Rate

    May I check if the “Actual Hours” should be the actual hours worked, or should it be actual hours paid (ignoring any idle time)?

    Thank you.

    December 1, 2017 at 2:22 pm #419424
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    We use the actual hours worked on the assumption that overheads are only incurring during hours worked (not during idle hours).

    Please do watch my free lectures because I explain this point in the lectures.

    The lectures are a complete free course for Paper F5 and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.

    December 1, 2017 at 2:42 pm #419437
    Avatargoeswhatever
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    Thanks sir! Will do!

    December 1, 2017 at 3:14 pm #419443
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

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