CAF-5 · Chapter 11 · Question 4 of 10
Under an absorption costing system, how is the "fixed production overhead volume variance" calculated?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) (Actual production volume in units – Budgeted production volume in units) × Standard fixed overhead absorption rate per unit
Explanation
The fixed overhead volume variance measures the difference between the actual units produced and the budgeted units, evaluated at the standard fixed overhead absorption rate per unit.
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