alleryStart learning →Why does variance analysis break actual versus standard cost into components?
ATo lower tax payable
BTo value closing stock
CTo learn why costs varied
DTo raise share capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To learn why costs varied
Splitting the gap into material, labour and volume causes shows managers where to take corrective action.
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