JO cost accounting system
Variance Analysis
In layman's terms, variance analysis is an analysis of a difference between planned and actual behavior. Variance analysis is mainly used by the companies to maintain a control over a business. After analyzing differences, companies find the reasons for the variance so that the necessary steps should be taken to correct that variance.
Standard Costing
The standard cost system is the expected cost per unit product manufactured and it helps in estimating the deviations and controlling them as well as fixing the selling price of the product. For example, it helps to plan the cost for the coming year on the various expenses.
For the next two items. The JPIA Company uses a JO cost accounting system. Overhead is applied to production at a predetermined rate of 80% based on Direct Labor cost. The following postings appear in the ledger accounts of the company for the month of September, 2021. (refer to image) Job. 143 was the only job not completed in September, and it has been charged P4,600 for factory overhead. Direct labor charged to Job. 143 was: *
a. P5,750
b. P6, 780
c. P8,280
d. P8, 480
Direct materials charged to Job. 143 was: *
a. P10,350
b. P14,650
c. P20,000
d. P25,000
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