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You have introduced a standard cost accounting system for FOL. The following standard costs have been developed for the Cattle drench. Direct materials (1 kilogram)

You have introduced a standard cost accounting system for FOL. The following standard costs have been developed for the Cattle drench.

Direct materials (1 kilogram)

$ 20

Direct Labour (.25 hours)

$ 15

Overhead (DLH basis)


$ 3




$ 38





Production and cost information for May was:

Actual direct material purchased

1200

kilograms

Actual direct materials issued


900

kilograms

Actual output



800

kilograms

Actual cost of materials purchased

$ 25,500


Actual direct labur rate


$ 60

per hour

Actual direct labour hours


280


Actual overhad costs



$ 4,500


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  1. Calculate the following standard cost variances for May and provide general journal entries to record the cost flows for May.

(a) materials price

(b) materials usage

(c) direct labour rate

(d) direct labour efficiency

(e) total overhead

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