Managerial Accounting
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Author: Ray H. Garrison, Eric W. Noreen, Peter C. Brewer
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Chapter 9, Problem 21P
1.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Flexible Budget: The budget made to recognize the difference between fixed, semi-variable, and variable costs in accordance with the change in the level of activity attained is stated as a flexible budget. In order to prepare flexible costs, the first essential step is to segregate the cost into three categories; fixed costs, semi-variable, and variable costs. Fixed cost remains the same irrespective of the activity level. Variable cost and semi-variable changes as per the change in the activity level.
To prepare: A flexible budget report.
2.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Flexible Budget: The budget made to recognize the difference between fixed, semi-variable, and variable costs in accordance with the change in the level of activity attained is stated as a flexible budget. In order to prepare flexible costs, the first essential step is to segregate the cost into three categories; fixed costs, semi-variable, and variable costs. Fixed cost remains the same irrespective of the activity level. Variable cost and semi-variable changes as per the change in the activity level.
To evaluate: Whether the bank variance reports should be investigated or not.
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Planning Budget
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Liters of blood collected
600
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Managerial Accounting
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