FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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**Sales Variance Analysis**

The table below compares budgeted figures against actual figures for a particular product. The aim is to compute the sales volume variance.

| Category                       | Budgeted        | Actual         |
|-------------------------------|-----------------|----------------|
| **Sales Volume**              | 110 units       | 100 units      |
| **Sales Price**               | $50 per unit    | $55 per unit   |
| **Unit Variable Cost (VC)**   | $30 per unit    | $33 per unit   |
| **Input Price for Direct Labor (DL)**          | $10 per hour   | $12 per hour   |
| **Input Quantity per Unit for DL** | 1.5 hours     | 2 hours        |

**Compute Sales Volume Variance**

Sales volume variance measures the effect on operating income arising from the difference between the actual and budgeted sales volume. It can be calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{Sales Volume Variance} = (\text{Actual Sales Volume} - \text{Budgeted Sales Volume}) \times \text{Budgeted Contribution Margin per Unit} \]

**Contribution Margin per Unit (Budgeted):** 
\[ \text{Budgeted Sales Price} - \text{Budgeted Unit VC} = \$50 - \$30 = \$20 \]

**Sales Volume Variance:**
\[ (100 - 110) \times \$20 = -10 \times \$20 = -\$200 \]

This results in a **$200 unfavorable** variance.

> _Options for Answer:_
> - $200 favorable
> - [Unfavorable variance calculated above] 

This analysis helps businesses understand the impact of sales volume deviations and adjust their strategies accordingly.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Sales Variance Analysis** The table below compares budgeted figures against actual figures for a particular product. The aim is to compute the sales volume variance. | Category | Budgeted | Actual | |-------------------------------|-----------------|----------------| | **Sales Volume** | 110 units | 100 units | | **Sales Price** | $50 per unit | $55 per unit | | **Unit Variable Cost (VC)** | $30 per unit | $33 per unit | | **Input Price for Direct Labor (DL)** | $10 per hour | $12 per hour | | **Input Quantity per Unit for DL** | 1.5 hours | 2 hours | **Compute Sales Volume Variance** Sales volume variance measures the effect on operating income arising from the difference between the actual and budgeted sales volume. It can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Sales Volume Variance} = (\text{Actual Sales Volume} - \text{Budgeted Sales Volume}) \times \text{Budgeted Contribution Margin per Unit} \] **Contribution Margin per Unit (Budgeted):** \[ \text{Budgeted Sales Price} - \text{Budgeted Unit VC} = \$50 - \$30 = \$20 \] **Sales Volume Variance:** \[ (100 - 110) \times \$20 = -10 \times \$20 = -\$200 \] This results in a **$200 unfavorable** variance. > _Options for Answer:_ > - $200 favorable > - [Unfavorable variance calculated above] This analysis helps businesses understand the impact of sales volume deviations and adjust their strategies accordingly.
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