The managers of Nakatani Enterprises established the following standards for Model 535: Last month, 15,342 units of
Question:
Last month, 15,342 units of Model 535 were produced at a cost of $26,870 for direct materials and $47,000 for direct labour. A total of 13,252 kilograms of direct materials was used. Total direct labour hours amounted to 2,730 hours. During the same period, 11,000 kilograms of direct material were purchased for $21,730. The companys policy is to record materials price variances at the time materials are purchased.
Required:
A. What is the total standard cost for direct materials and direct labour for the output this period?
B. What was the direct materials price variance?
C. What was the direct materials efficiency variance?
D. What was the direct labour price variance?
E. What was the direct labour efficiency variance?
F. Identify any variances that are material (greater than 10% of total direct cost at standard). Discuss whether you would investigate these variances.
Step by Step Answer:
Cost Management Measuring, Monitoring and Motivating Performance
ISBN: 978-1119185697
3rd Canadian edition
Authors: Leslie G. Eldenburg, Susan K. Wolcott, Liang Hsuan Chen, Gail Cook