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Calculate the direct materials cost variance, direct material efficiency variance, direct labor cost variance and direct labor efficiency variance of Company M.
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Prepare journal entries to record the purchase and usage of direct materials, and the assignment of direct labor of Company M.
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Calculate the variable
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Prepare journal entries to record the actual and allocated manufacturing overheads, and movement of production cost, and prepare
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Explain the manner in which the skilled workers hired by company M would affect the cost variance.
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