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Title: Why is the direct materials price variance based on the quantity of materials purchased, but the ...
Post by: minaebied on Jan 22, 2023
Why is the direct materials price variance based on the quantity of materials purchased, but the direct materials quantity variance on the quantity of materials used?

▸ Production managers are only interested in the quantity purchased.

▸ Managers need to isolate variances and take corrective action as soon as possible.

▸ Managers are required by GAAP to isolate the price variance at the latest point possible.

▸ The quantity used in production is not known until units are produced.


Title: Why is the direct materials price variance based on the quantity of materials purchased, but the ...
Post by: mkql12 on Jan 22, 2023
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