Question: Using the information in P26.3, compute the overhead controllable variance and the overhead volume variance. Data from P26.3: Rudd Clothiers is a small company that

Using the information in P26.3, compute the overhead controllable variance and the overhead volume variance.


Data from P26.3:

Rudd Clothiers is a small company that manufactures tall-men’s suits. The company has used a standard cost accounting system. In May 2020, 11,250 suits were produced. The following standard and actual cost data applied to the month of May when normal capacity was 14,000 direct labor hours. All materials purchased were used.

Standard (per unit) 8 yards at $4.40 per yard Cost Element Direct materials Actual $375,575 for 90,500 yards ($4.15 per


Overhead is applied on the basis of direct labor hours. At normal capacity, budgeted fixed overhead costs were $49,000, and budgeted variable overhead was $36,400.

Standard (per unit) 8 yards at $4.40 per yard Cost Element Direct materials Actual $375,575 for 90,500 yards ($4.15 per yard) Direct labor 1.2 hours at $13.40 per hour $200,925 for 14,250 hours ($14.10 per hour) $49,000 fixed overhead $37,000 variable overhead 1.2 hours at $6.10 per hour (fixed $3.50; variable $2.60) Overhead

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