ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

BUDGETING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is an adverse variance?
A
Marketing expenditure lower than the budget.
B
Raw material cost lower than the budget.
C
Gross profit margin higher than the budget.
D
Sales revenue lower than the budget..
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adverse variances are those variances that are unfavourable to the firm. Examples would be sales below plan; costs above budget, cash receipts lower than expected, and overtime payment more than forecast.

Detailed explanation-2: -An adverse variance is where actual income is less than budget, or actual expenditure is more than budget. This is the same as a deficit where expenditure exceeds the available income. A favourable variance is where actual income is more than budget, or actual expenditure is less than budget.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cost Variance (CV) Cost Variance indicates how much over or under budget the project is in terms of percentage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sales Volume Variance. Selling Price Variance. Sales Mix Variance. 04-Feb-2023

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