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Chapter
23
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Benchmarks for
measuring performance.
The expected level
of performance.
Based on carefully
predetermined amounts.
Used for planning labor, material
and overhead requirements.
Standard
Costs are
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Direct
Material
Type of Product Cost
Amount
Direct
Labor
Manufacturing
Overhead
Standard cost
A standard cost variance
is the amount by which
an actual cost differs from
the standard cost.
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Type of Product Cost
Amount
This variance is unfavorable
because the actual cost
exceeds the standard cost.
This variance is
favorable because
the actual cost
is less than the
standard cost.
Standard cost
Standard Cost Systems
Direct
Labor
Manufacturing
Overhead
Direct
Material
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Prepare standard
cost performance
report
Conduct next
period’s
operations
Analyze
variances
Identify
questions
Receive
explanations
Take
corrective
actions
Begin
Variance Analysis
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Should we use
normal standards
or ideal standards?
Engineer
Managerial
Accountant
Establishing and Revising
Standard Costs
Normal standards should be
set at levels that are currently
attainable with reasonable and
efficient effort.
Production
manager
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I agree. Ideal standards, that are
based on perfection, are
unattainable and therefore
discouraging to most employees.
Human
Resources
Manager
Establishing and Revising
Standard Costs
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Are standards the
same as budgets?
A standard is the
expected cost for one
unit.
A budget is the
expected cost for all
units.
Use of Standard Costs in
Developing Budgets
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Use product
design specifications.
Use competitive
bids for the quality
and quantity desired.
Quantity
Standards
Direct Material Standards
Price
Standards
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The standard material cost for one unit of product is:
standard quantity
standard price for of material
one unit of material required for one
unit of product
×
Direct Material Standards
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Time
Standards
Rate
Standards
Direct Labor Standards
Use time and
motion studies for
each labor operation.
Use wage
surveys and
labor contracts.
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The standard labor cost for one unit of product is:
standard number
standard wage rate of labor hours
for one hour for one unit
of product
×
Setting Direct Labor Standards
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Activity
Standards
Rate
Standards
Manufacturing Overhead Standards
The activity is the
cost driver used to
calculate the overhead
rate.
The rate is based
on an estimate of total
overhead at the normal
level of activity.
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×
The standard overhead cost for one unit of product is:
standard variable standard number
overhead rate for of activity units
one unit of for one unit of
activity product
×
Manufacturing Overhead Standards
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Standard Cost Variances
Quantity Variance
Price Variance
A General Model for
Variance Analysis
The difference between
the actual price and the
standard price
The difference between
the actual quantity and
the standard quantity
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Standard price is the amount that should
have been paid for the resources acquired.
Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity
× × ×
Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price
Price Variance Quantity Variance
A General Model for
Variance Analysis
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Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity
× × ×
Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price
Price Variance Quantity Variance
A General Model for
Variance Analysis
Standard quantity is the quantity that should
have been used for the actual good output.
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Let’s use the
concepts of the
general model to
calculate standard
cost variances,
starting with
direct material.
Standard Costs and Variance
Analysis: An Illustration
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Hanson Inc. has the following material
standard to manufacture one Zippy:
1.5 pounds per Zippy at $4.00 per pound
Records last week show 1,700 pounds of
material were purchased on May 10 at a
total cost of $6,630. The material was used
to make 1,000 Zippies that were completed
on May 15.
Standard Costs and Variance
Analysis: An Illustration
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Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity
× × ×
Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price
Price Variance Quantity Variance
Materials price variance Materials quantity variance
Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance
Variable overhead Variable overhead
spending variance efficiency variance
AQ(AP - SP) SP(AQ - SQ)
AQ = Actual Quantity SP = Standard Price
AP = Actual Price SQ = Standard Quantity
Material Price and Quantity
Variances
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The actual price per pound paid for
the material was
a. $4.00 per pound.
b. $4.10 per pound.
c. $3.90 per pound.
d. $6.63 per pound.
Material Variances
Question 1
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The actual price per pound paid for
the material was
a. $4.00 per pound.
b. $4.10 per pound.
c. $3.90 per pound.
d. $6.63 per pound.
AP = $6,630 ÷ 1,700 lbs.
AP = $3.90 per lb.
Material Variances
Question 1
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Material Variances
Question 2
Hanson’s material price variance (MPV)
for the week was
a. $170 unfavorable.
b. $170 favorable.
c. $800 unfavorable.
d. $800 favorable.
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Hanson’s material price variance (MPV)
for the week was
a. $170 unfavorable.
b. $170 favorable.
c. $800 unfavorable.
d. $800 favorable.
MPV = AQ(AP - SP)
MPV = 1,700 lbs. × ($3.90 - 4.00)
MPV = $170 favorable
Material Variances
Question 2
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The standard quantity of material that
should have been used to produce
1,000 Zippies is
a. 1,700 pounds.
b. 1,500 pounds.
c. 2,550 pounds.
d. 2,000 pounds.
Material Variances
Question 3
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The standard quantity of material that
should have been used to produce
1,000 Zippies is
a. 1,700 pounds.
b. 1,500 pounds.
c. 2,550 pounds.
d. 2,000 pounds.
SQ = 1,000 units × 1.5 lbs per unit
SQ = 1,500 lbs
Material Variances
Question 3
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Hanson’s material quantity variance (MQV)
for the week was
a. $170 unfavorable.
b. $170 favorable.
c. $800 unfavorable.
d. $800 favorable.
Material Variances
Question 4
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Hanson’s material quantity variance (MQV)
for the week was
a. $170 unfavorable.
b. $170 favorable.
c. $800 unfavorable.
d. $800 favorable.
MQV = SP(AQ - SQ)
MQV = $4.00(1,700 lbs - 1,500 lbs)
MQV = $800 unfavorable
Material Variances
Question 4
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Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity
× × ×
Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price
1,700 lbs. 1,700 lbs. 1,500 lbs.
× × ×
$3.90 per lb. $4.00 per lb. $4.00 per lb.
$6,630 $ 6,800 $6,000
Price variance
$170 favorable
Quantity variance
$800 unfavorable
Material Variances
Summary
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I am not responsible for
this unfavorable material
quantity variance.
You purchased cheap
material, so my people
had to use more of it.
Responsibility for
Material Variances
You used too much material
because of poorly trained
workers and poorly
maintained equipment.
Also, your poor scheduling
sometimes requires me to
rush order material at a
higher price, causing
unfavorable price variances.
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Let’s turn
our
attention
to labor
variances.
Labor Rate and Efficiency
Variances
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Hanson Inc. has the following labor
standard to manufacture one Zippy:
1.5 standard hours per Zippy at $8.00 per hour
Payroll records last week show 1,450
hours were worked at a total labor cost
of $11,890 to make 1,000 Zippies that
were completed on May 15.
Standard Costs and Variance
Analysis: An Illustration
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Actual Hours Actual Hours Standard Hours
× × ×
Actual Rate Standard Rate Standard Rate
Rate Variance Efficiency Variance
Materials price variance Materials quantity variance
Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance
Variable overhead Variable overhead
spending variance efficiency variance
AH(AR - SR) SR(AH - SH)
AH = Actual Hours SR = Standard Rate
AR = Actual Rate SH = Standard Hours
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Variances
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Hanson’s actual rate (AR) for labor
for the week was
a. $8.20 per hour.
b. $8.00 per hour.
c. $7.80 per hour.
d. $7.60 per hour.
Labor Variances
Question 1
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Hanson’s actual rate (AR) for labor
for the week was
a. $8.20 per hour.
b. $8.00 per hour.
c. $7.80 per hour.
d. $7.60 per hour.
AR = $11,890 ÷ 1,450 hours
AR = $8.20 per hour
Labor Variances
Question 1
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Hanson’s labor rate variance (LRV) for
the week was
a. $290 unfavorable.
b. $290 favorable.
c. $400 unfavorable.
d. $400 favorable.
Labor Variances
Question 2
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Hanson’s labor rate variance (LRV) for
the week was
a. $290 unfavorable.
b. $290 favorable.
c. $400 unfavorable.
d. $400 favorable.
LRV = AH(AR - SR)
LRV = 1,450 hrs($8.20 - $8.00)
LRV = $290 unfavorable
Labor Variances
Question 2
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The standard hours (SH) of labor that
should have been worked to produce
1,000 Zippies is
a. 1,550 hours.
b. 1,500 hours.
c. 1,700 hours.
d. 1,800 hours.
Labor Variances
Question 3
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The standard hours (SH) of labor that
should have been worked to produce
1,000 Zippies is
a. 1,550 hours.
b. 1,500 hours.
c. 1,700 hours.
d. 1,800 hours.
SH = 1,000 units × 1.5 hours per unit
SH = 1,500 hours
Labor Variances
Question 3
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Hanson’s labor efficiency variance (LEV)
for the week was
a. $290 unfavorable.
b. $290 favorable.
c. $400 unfavorable.
d. $400 favorable.
Labor Variances
Question 4
Zippy
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Hanson’s labor efficiency variance (LEV)
for the week was
a. $290 unfavorable.
b. $290 favorable.
c. $400 unfavorable.
d. $400 favorable.
LEV = SR(AH - SH)
LEV = $8.00(1,450 hrs - 1,500 hrs)
LEV = $400 favorable
Labor Variances
Question 4
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Rate variance
$290 unfavorable
Efficiency variance
$400 favorable
Actual Hours Actual Hours Standard Hours
× × ×
Actual Rate Standard Rate Standard Rate
1,450 hours 1,450 hours 1,500 hours
× × ×
$8.20 per hour $8.00 per hour $8.00 per hour
$11,890 $11,600 $12,000
Labor Variances
Summary
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High skill,
high rate
Low skill,
low rate
Using highly paid skilled workers to
perform unskilled tasks results in an
unfavorable rate variance.
Production managers who make work assignments
are generally responsible for rate variances.
Labor Rate Variance
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Unfavorable
Efficiency
Variance
Poorly
trained
workers
Poor
supervision
of workers
Poor
quality
materials
Poorly
maintained
equipment
Labor Efficiency Variance
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I am not responsible for
the unfavorable labor
efficiency variance!
You purchased cheap
material, so it took more
time to process it.
You used too much
time because of poorly
trained workers and
poor supervision.
Responsibility for Labor Variances
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Maybe I can attribute the labor
and material variances to personnel
for hiring the wrong people
and training them poorly.
Responsibility for Labor Variances
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Let’s turn our
attention to
manufacturing
overhead
Manufacturing Overhead Variances
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Recall that overhead costs are applied to
products and services using a
predetermined overhead rate (POHR):
POHR =
Applied Overhead = POHR × Standard Activity
Estimated total overhead costs
Estimated activity
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Overhead Rate
Contains variable
overhead that
increases as
activity increases.
Contains fixed
overhead that
remains constant as
activity changes.
Function of activity level
chosen to determine rate.
Manufacturing Overhead Variances
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Hanson, Inc. has the following manufacturing
overhead at three different levels of activity:
Hanson applies overhead based on machine hour activity.
Machine Hours 2,000 3,000 4,000
Zippies 1,000 1,500 2,000
Variable Overhead 4,000
$ 6,000
$ 8,000
$
Fixed Overhead 9,000 9,000 9,000
Total Overhead 13,000
$ 15,000
$ 17,000
$
Manufacturing Overhead
Variances Example
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Overhead Variances
Question 1
Zippy
The total overhead rate for an estimated
activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is:
a. $5.00 per machine hour.
b. $4.00 per machine hour.
c. $3.00 per machine hour.
d. $2.00 per machine hour.
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The total overhead rate for an estimated
activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is:
a. $5.00 per machine hour.
b. $4.00 per machine hour.
c. $3.00 per machine hour.
d. $2.00 per machine hour.
$15,000 ÷ 3,000 machine hours
Overhead Variances
Question 1
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The total overhead rate for an estimated
activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is:
a. $5.00 per machine hour.
b. $4.00 per machine hour.
c. $3.00 per machine hour.
d. $2.00 per machine hour.
$15,000 ÷ 3,000 machine hours
The $5.00 overhead rate contains
a variable portion:
$6,000 ÷ 3,000 MH = $2.00 per MH
and a fixed portion:
$9,000 ÷ 3,000 MH = $3.00 per MH
Overhead Variances
Question 1
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Budgeted Applied
Actual Overhead at Overhead at
Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours
Spending
Variance
Volume
Variance
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Budgeted Applied
Actual Overhead at Overhead at
Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours
Spending
Variance
Volume
Variance
Manufacturing Overhead Variances
Shows how economically
overhead services were
purchased and how
efficiently overhead
services were used.
Contains both fixed
and variable costs.
A controllable variance.
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Budgeted Applied
Actual Overhead at Overhead at
Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours
Spending
Variance
Volume
Variance
Manufacturing Overhead Variances
Caused by producing at
a level other than that
used for computing the
standard overhead rate.
Contains only fixed costs.
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Hanson’s actual production for the
period was 1,600 Zippies resulting in
3,200 standard machine hours. Actual
total overhead cost for the period was
$15,450.
Compute the overhead spending and
volume variances.
Manufacturing Overhead
Variances Example
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Budgeted Applied
Actual Overhead at Overhead at
Overhead Standard Hours Standard Hours
$15,450 $9,000 fixed 3,200 hrs.
+ ×
$6,400 variable $5.00 per hr.
$2.00 per hr. × 3,200 hrs.
Manufacturing Overhead
Variances Example
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Budgeted Applied
Actual Overhead at Overhead at
Overhead Standard Hours Standard Hours
Spending variance
$50 unfavorable
Volume variance
$600 favorable
$15,450 $9,000 fixed 3,200 hrs.
+ ×
$6,400 variable $5.00 per hr.
$15,450 $15,400 $16,000
Manufacturing Overhead
Variances Example
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Standard Cost Variances
Immaterial Amounts
Close to
Cost of Goods Sold
Work in Process
Finished Goods
Cost of Goods Sold.
Material Amounts
Close by
apportioning to:
Disposing of Variances
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Advantages
Improved cost control
and performance
evaluation.
Better information
for planning and
decision making.
Possible reductions
in production costs.
Advantages of Standard Costs
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Disadvantages
Emphasis on
negative
exceptions may
impact morale.
Emphasis on negative
exceptions may
lead to under-reporting.
It may be difficult
to determine
which variances
are significant.
Disadvantages of Standard Costs
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JIT systems may reduce unfavorable variances.
Long-term agreements
with suppliers eliminate
price variances.
Emphasis on quality
reduces material
quantity variances.
Well-trained flexible
work force reduces labor
efficiency variance.
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Standard Cost Systems Chapter 23
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Benchmarks for measuring performance. The expected level of performance. Based on carefully predetermined amounts. Used for planning labor, material and overhead requirements. Standard Costs are Standard Cost Systems
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Direct Material Type of Product Cost Amount Direct Labor Manufacturing Overhead Standard cost A standard cost variance is the amount by which an actual cost differs from the standard cost. Standard Cost Systems
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Type of Product Cost Amount This variance is unfavorable because the actual cost exceeds the standard cost. This variance is favorable because the actual cost is less than the standard cost. Standard cost Standard Cost Systems Direct Labor Manufacturing Overhead Direct Material
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Prepare standard cost performance report Conduct next period’s operations Analyze variances Identify questions Receive explanations Take corrective actions Begin Variance Analysis
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Should we use normal standards or ideal standards? Engineer Managerial Accountant Establishing and Revising Standard Costs Normal standards should be set at levels that are currently attainable with reasonable and efficient effort. Production manager
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin I agree. Ideal standards, that are based on perfection, are unattainable and therefore discouraging to most employees. Human Resources Manager Establishing and Revising Standard Costs
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Are standards the same as budgets? A standard is the expected cost for one unit. A budget is the expected cost for all units. Use of Standard Costs in Developing Budgets
  • 9.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Use product design specifications. Use competitive bids for the quality and quantity desired. Quantity Standards Direct Material Standards Price Standards
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard material cost for one unit of product is: standard quantity standard price for of material one unit of material required for one unit of product × Direct Material Standards
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Time Standards Rate Standards Direct Labor Standards Use time and motion studies for each labor operation. Use wage surveys and labor contracts.
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard labor cost for one unit of product is: standard number standard wage rate of labor hours for one hour for one unit of product × Setting Direct Labor Standards
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Activity Standards Rate Standards Manufacturing Overhead Standards The activity is the cost driver used to calculate the overhead rate. The rate is based on an estimate of total overhead at the normal level of activity.
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin × The standard overhead cost for one unit of product is: standard variable standard number overhead rate for of activity units one unit of for one unit of activity product × Manufacturing Overhead Standards
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Standard Cost Variances Quantity Variance Price Variance A General Model for Variance Analysis The difference between the actual price and the standard price The difference between the actual quantity and the standard quantity
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Standard price is the amount that should have been paid for the resources acquired. Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity × × × Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price Price Variance Quantity Variance A General Model for Variance Analysis
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity × × × Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price Price Variance Quantity Variance A General Model for Variance Analysis Standard quantity is the quantity that should have been used for the actual good output.
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Let’s use the concepts of the general model to calculate standard cost variances, starting with direct material. Standard Costs and Variance Analysis: An Illustration
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson Inc. has the following material standard to manufacture one Zippy: 1.5 pounds per Zippy at $4.00 per pound Records last week show 1,700 pounds of material were purchased on May 10 at a total cost of $6,630. The material was used to make 1,000 Zippies that were completed on May 15. Standard Costs and Variance Analysis: An Illustration Zippy
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity × × × Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price Price Variance Quantity Variance Materials price variance Materials quantity variance Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance Variable overhead Variable overhead spending variance efficiency variance AQ(AP - SP) SP(AQ - SQ) AQ = Actual Quantity SP = Standard Price AP = Actual Price SQ = Standard Quantity Material Price and Quantity Variances
  • 21.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The actual price per pound paid for the material was a. $4.00 per pound. b. $4.10 per pound. c. $3.90 per pound. d. $6.63 per pound. Material Variances Question 1 Zippy
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The actual price per pound paid for the material was a. $4.00 per pound. b. $4.10 per pound. c. $3.90 per pound. d. $6.63 per pound. AP = $6,630 ÷ 1,700 lbs. AP = $3.90 per lb. Material Variances Question 1 Zippy
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Material Variances Question 2 Hanson’s material price variance (MPV) for the week was a. $170 unfavorable. b. $170 favorable. c. $800 unfavorable. d. $800 favorable. Zippy
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s material price variance (MPV) for the week was a. $170 unfavorable. b. $170 favorable. c. $800 unfavorable. d. $800 favorable. MPV = AQ(AP - SP) MPV = 1,700 lbs. × ($3.90 - 4.00) MPV = $170 favorable Material Variances Question 2 Zippy
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    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard quantity of material that should have been used to produce 1,000 Zippies is a. 1,700 pounds. b. 1,500 pounds. c. 2,550 pounds. d. 2,000 pounds. Material Variances Question 3 Zippy
  • 26.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard quantity of material that should have been used to produce 1,000 Zippies is a. 1,700 pounds. b. 1,500 pounds. c. 2,550 pounds. d. 2,000 pounds. SQ = 1,000 units × 1.5 lbs per unit SQ = 1,500 lbs Material Variances Question 3 Zippy
  • 27.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s material quantity variance (MQV) for the week was a. $170 unfavorable. b. $170 favorable. c. $800 unfavorable. d. $800 favorable. Material Variances Question 4 Zippy
  • 28.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s material quantity variance (MQV) for the week was a. $170 unfavorable. b. $170 favorable. c. $800 unfavorable. d. $800 favorable. MQV = SP(AQ - SQ) MQV = $4.00(1,700 lbs - 1,500 lbs) MQV = $800 unfavorable Material Variances Question 4 Zippy
  • 29.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Actual Quantity Actual Quantity Standard Quantity × × × Actual Price Standard Price Standard Price 1,700 lbs. 1,700 lbs. 1,500 lbs. × × × $3.90 per lb. $4.00 per lb. $4.00 per lb. $6,630 $ 6,800 $6,000 Price variance $170 favorable Quantity variance $800 unfavorable Material Variances Summary Zippy
  • 30.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin I am not responsible for this unfavorable material quantity variance. You purchased cheap material, so my people had to use more of it. Responsibility for Material Variances You used too much material because of poorly trained workers and poorly maintained equipment. Also, your poor scheduling sometimes requires me to rush order material at a higher price, causing unfavorable price variances.
  • 31.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Let’s turn our attention to labor variances. Labor Rate and Efficiency Variances
  • 32.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson Inc. has the following labor standard to manufacture one Zippy: 1.5 standard hours per Zippy at $8.00 per hour Payroll records last week show 1,450 hours were worked at a total labor cost of $11,890 to make 1,000 Zippies that were completed on May 15. Standard Costs and Variance Analysis: An Illustration Zippy
  • 33.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Actual Hours Actual Hours Standard Hours × × × Actual Rate Standard Rate Standard Rate Rate Variance Efficiency Variance Materials price variance Materials quantity variance Labor rate variance Labor efficiency variance Variable overhead Variable overhead spending variance efficiency variance AH(AR - SR) SR(AH - SH) AH = Actual Hours SR = Standard Rate AR = Actual Rate SH = Standard Hours Labor Rate and Efficiency Variances
  • 34.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s actual rate (AR) for labor for the week was a. $8.20 per hour. b. $8.00 per hour. c. $7.80 per hour. d. $7.60 per hour. Labor Variances Question 1 Zippy
  • 35.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s actual rate (AR) for labor for the week was a. $8.20 per hour. b. $8.00 per hour. c. $7.80 per hour. d. $7.60 per hour. AR = $11,890 ÷ 1,450 hours AR = $8.20 per hour Labor Variances Question 1 Zippy
  • 36.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s labor rate variance (LRV) for the week was a. $290 unfavorable. b. $290 favorable. c. $400 unfavorable. d. $400 favorable. Labor Variances Question 2 Zippy
  • 37.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s labor rate variance (LRV) for the week was a. $290 unfavorable. b. $290 favorable. c. $400 unfavorable. d. $400 favorable. LRV = AH(AR - SR) LRV = 1,450 hrs($8.20 - $8.00) LRV = $290 unfavorable Labor Variances Question 2 Zippy
  • 38.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard hours (SH) of labor that should have been worked to produce 1,000 Zippies is a. 1,550 hours. b. 1,500 hours. c. 1,700 hours. d. 1,800 hours. Labor Variances Question 3 Zippy
  • 39.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The standard hours (SH) of labor that should have been worked to produce 1,000 Zippies is a. 1,550 hours. b. 1,500 hours. c. 1,700 hours. d. 1,800 hours. SH = 1,000 units × 1.5 hours per unit SH = 1,500 hours Labor Variances Question 3 Zippy
  • 40.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s labor efficiency variance (LEV) for the week was a. $290 unfavorable. b. $290 favorable. c. $400 unfavorable. d. $400 favorable. Labor Variances Question 4 Zippy
  • 41.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s labor efficiency variance (LEV) for the week was a. $290 unfavorable. b. $290 favorable. c. $400 unfavorable. d. $400 favorable. LEV = SR(AH - SH) LEV = $8.00(1,450 hrs - 1,500 hrs) LEV = $400 favorable Labor Variances Question 4 Zippy
  • 42.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Rate variance $290 unfavorable Efficiency variance $400 favorable Actual Hours Actual Hours Standard Hours × × × Actual Rate Standard Rate Standard Rate 1,450 hours 1,450 hours 1,500 hours × × × $8.20 per hour $8.00 per hour $8.00 per hour $11,890 $11,600 $12,000 Labor Variances Summary Zippy
  • 43.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin High skill, high rate Low skill, low rate Using highly paid skilled workers to perform unskilled tasks results in an unfavorable rate variance. Production managers who make work assignments are generally responsible for rate variances. Labor Rate Variance
  • 44.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Unfavorable Efficiency Variance Poorly trained workers Poor supervision of workers Poor quality materials Poorly maintained equipment Labor Efficiency Variance
  • 45.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin I am not responsible for the unfavorable labor efficiency variance! You purchased cheap material, so it took more time to process it. You used too much time because of poorly trained workers and poor supervision. Responsibility for Labor Variances
  • 46.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Maybe I can attribute the labor and material variances to personnel for hiring the wrong people and training them poorly. Responsibility for Labor Variances
  • 47.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Let’s turn our attention to manufacturing overhead Manufacturing Overhead Variances
  • 48.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Recall that overhead costs are applied to products and services using a predetermined overhead rate (POHR): POHR = Applied Overhead = POHR × Standard Activity Estimated total overhead costs Estimated activity Manufacturing Overhead Variances
  • 49.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Overhead Rate Contains variable overhead that increases as activity increases. Contains fixed overhead that remains constant as activity changes. Function of activity level chosen to determine rate. Manufacturing Overhead Variances
  • 50.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson, Inc. has the following manufacturing overhead at three different levels of activity: Hanson applies overhead based on machine hour activity. Machine Hours 2,000 3,000 4,000 Zippies 1,000 1,500 2,000 Variable Overhead 4,000 $ 6,000 $ 8,000 $ Fixed Overhead 9,000 9,000 9,000 Total Overhead 13,000 $ 15,000 $ 17,000 $ Manufacturing Overhead Variances Example Zippy
  • 51.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Overhead Variances Question 1 Zippy The total overhead rate for an estimated activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is: a. $5.00 per machine hour. b. $4.00 per machine hour. c. $3.00 per machine hour. d. $2.00 per machine hour.
  • 52.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The total overhead rate for an estimated activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is: a. $5.00 per machine hour. b. $4.00 per machine hour. c. $3.00 per machine hour. d. $2.00 per machine hour. $15,000 ÷ 3,000 machine hours Overhead Variances Question 1 Zippy
  • 53.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin The total overhead rate for an estimated activity of 3,000 machine hours (MH) is: a. $5.00 per machine hour. b. $4.00 per machine hour. c. $3.00 per machine hour. d. $2.00 per machine hour. $15,000 ÷ 3,000 machine hours The $5.00 overhead rate contains a variable portion: $6,000 ÷ 3,000 MH = $2.00 per MH and a fixed portion: $9,000 ÷ 3,000 MH = $3.00 per MH Overhead Variances Question 1 Zippy
  • 54.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Budgeted Applied Actual Overhead at Overhead at Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours Spending Variance Volume Variance Manufacturing Overhead Variances
  • 55.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Budgeted Applied Actual Overhead at Overhead at Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours Spending Variance Volume Variance Manufacturing Overhead Variances Shows how economically overhead services were purchased and how efficiently overhead services were used. Contains both fixed and variable costs. A controllable variance.
  • 56.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Budgeted Applied Actual Overhead at Overhead at Overhead Actual Activity Standard Hours Spending Variance Volume Variance Manufacturing Overhead Variances Caused by producing at a level other than that used for computing the standard overhead rate. Contains only fixed costs.
  • 57.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Hanson’s actual production for the period was 1,600 Zippies resulting in 3,200 standard machine hours. Actual total overhead cost for the period was $15,450. Compute the overhead spending and volume variances. Manufacturing Overhead Variances Example Zippy
  • 58.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Budgeted Applied Actual Overhead at Overhead at Overhead Standard Hours Standard Hours $15,450 $9,000 fixed 3,200 hrs. + × $6,400 variable $5.00 per hr. $2.00 per hr. × 3,200 hrs. Manufacturing Overhead Variances Example Zippy
  • 59.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Budgeted Applied Actual Overhead at Overhead at Overhead Standard Hours Standard Hours Spending variance $50 unfavorable Volume variance $600 favorable $15,450 $9,000 fixed 3,200 hrs. + × $6,400 variable $5.00 per hr. $15,450 $15,400 $16,000 Manufacturing Overhead Variances Example Zippy
  • 60.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Standard Cost Variances Immaterial Amounts Close to Cost of Goods Sold Work in Process Finished Goods Cost of Goods Sold. Material Amounts Close by apportioning to: Disposing of Variances
  • 61.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Advantages Improved cost control and performance evaluation. Better information for planning and decision making. Possible reductions in production costs. Advantages of Standard Costs
  • 62.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Disadvantages Emphasis on negative exceptions may impact morale. Emphasis on negative exceptions may lead to under-reporting. It may be difficult to determine which variances are significant. Disadvantages of Standard Costs
  • 63.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin JIT systems may reduce unfavorable variances. Long-term agreements with suppliers eliminate price variances. Emphasis on quality reduces material quantity variances. Well-trained flexible work force reduces labor efficiency variance. JIT Systems and Variance Analysis
  • 64.
    © The McGraw-HillCompanies, Inc., 2002 McGraw-Hill/Irwin End of Chapter 23

Editor's Notes