Determining the reasons for variances is an important part of the overall process of variance analysis. Certain causes are commonly attributed to specific variances. Match each reason on the left with the variance(s) it commonly creates. Each numbered item has one or more correct answer(s). Each lettered item may be used once, more than once, or not at all. A change in the quality of materials purchased
A new supplier contract
Error in the accounting records
Change in proportion of spoiled materials
Unreasonable standard
Unanticipated overtime hours
A change in the government-mandated minimum wage
Equipment malfunction
A change in average worker experience or training
A. Direct materials price variance
B. Direct materials quantity variance
C. Direct labor rate variance
D. Direct labor efficiency

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Jason started last week with $900 in his checking account. during the week, he wrote the checks below. at the end of the week, jason received a paycheck for $534.59. he recorded all of these transactions in his check register. trans typ./ check no. date description of transaction payment/ debit deposit/ credit (+) balance 900 00 241 12/4 miller's food market 53.21 53 21 groceries 846 79 242 12/7 frank's auto parts 24.05 24 05 oil and filter 822 74 243 12/8 mike's barber shop 15.00 15 00 haircut 807 74 deposit 12/9 paycheck 534.59 534 59 1,342 33 evaluate jason's check register. a. jason did a good job; everything is correct. b. the final balance is wrong; jason did not add everything correctly. c. jason should have written debit instead of deposit for the transaction type. d. jason entered the amount for his paycheck in the wrong column.

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