To calculate fixed overhead flexible budget variance, an actual incurred cost is subtracted from ___________?
Correct answer: A. flexible budget amount
- A. flexible budget amount
- B. constant amount
- C. variable amount
- D. production amount
Explanation
Fixed overhead flexible-budget variance compares actual fixed overhead with the fixed overhead allowed in the flexible budget. Therefore, actual incurred cost is subtracted from the flexible budget amount, with the sign indicating favorable or unfavorable performance.
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