Sam's Furniture uses variance analysis to evaluate manufacturing overhead in its' factory. The information for the June overhead expenditures is as follows:

Required:
a. Calculate the variable manufacturing overhead rate and efficiency variances; and, the fixed manufacturing overhead rate and production-volume variances.
b. Prepare all necessary journal entries to record the actual costs, allocated costs, and variances. Keep variable and fixed entries separate.

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Sam's Furniture uses variance analysis to evaluate manufacturing overhead in its' factory. The information for the June overhead expenditures is as follows:
 
Required:
a. Calculate the variable manufacturing overhead rate and efficiency variances; and, the fixed manufacturing overhead rate and production-volume variances.
b. Prepare all necessary journal entries to record the actual costs, allocated costs, and variances. Keep variable and fixed entries separate.

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Required:
a. Calculate the variable manufacturing overhead rate and efficiency variances; and, the fixed manufacturing overhead rate and production-volume variances.
b. Prepare all necessary journal entries to record the actual costs, allocated costs, and variances. Keep variable and fixed entries separate.

Sam's Furniture Uses Variance Analysis to Evaluate Manufacturing Overhead in Its