Lisa Scamponi Ltd. Produces evening bags. In December 2001, Ms. Scamponi, president of the company, received the
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Lisa Scamponi Ltd. Produces evening bags. In December 2001, Ms. Scamponi, president of the company, received the following information from Antonio Buffa, the new controller, in regard to November production:
Production during month .................................1,200 handbags
Actual cost of material purchased and used ............$4,767.18
Standard material allowed ................................1/3 square yard per bag
Material quantity variance ................................$594 U
Actual hours worked ......................................2,520
Standard labor time per handbag ........................2 hours
Labor rate variance ........................................$630 F
Standard labor rate per hour ..............................$7
Standard price per yard of material .....................$8
Ms. Scamponi asked Mr. Buffa to provide her with the following specific information:
a. The standard quantity of material allowed for November production
b. The standard direct labor hours allowed for November production
c. The material price variance
d. The labor efficiency variance
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Cost Accounting Traditions and Innovations
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