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 of the following reason. 1. A change in the quality of materials purchased
2. A new supplier contract
3. Error in the accounting records
4. Change in proportion of spoiled materials
5. Unreasonable standard
6. Unanticipated overtime hours
7. A change in the government-mandated minimum wage
8. Equipment malfunction
9. 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

Which statement best defines tuition? tuition is federal money awarded to a student. tuition is aid given to a student by an institution. tuition is money borrowed to pay for an education. tuition is the price of attending classes at a school.

Analyzing and computing accrued warranty liability and expense waymire company sells a motor that carries a 60-day unconditional warranty against product failure. from prior years' experience, waymire estimates that 2% of units sold each period will require repair at an average cost of $100 per unit. during the current period, waymire sold 69,000 units and repaired 1,000 units. (a) how much warranty expense must waymire report in its current period income statement? (b) what warranty liability related to current period sales will waymire report on its current period-end balance sheet? (hint: remember that some units were repaired in the current period.) (c) what analysis issues must we consider with respect to reported warranty liabilities?

12. to produce a textured purée, you would use a/an a. food processor. b. wide-mesh sieve. c. immersion blender d. food mill.