The following information comes from the records of Magno Co. for the current period.
a. Compute the overhead controllable and volume variances. In each case, state whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable.
b. Prepare the journal entries to charge overhead costs to work in process and the overhead variances to their proper accounts.
Factory overhead (based on budgeted production of 24,500 units)
Variable overhead $2.25/direct labor hour
Fixed overhead $1.95/direct labor hour

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The following information comes from the records of Magno Co. for the current period.
a. Compute the overhead controllable and volume variances. In each case, state whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable.
b. Prepare the journal entries to charge overhead costs to work in process and the overhead variances to their proper accounts.
  Factory overhead (based on budgeted production of 24,500 units)
Variable overhead $2.25/direct labor hour
Fixed overhead $1.95/direct labor hour

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The Answer of The following information comes from the records of Magno Co. for the current period.
a. Compute the overhead controllable and volume variances. In each case, state whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable.
b. Prepare the journal entries to charge overhead costs to work in process and the overhead variances to their proper accounts.
  Factory overhead (based on budgeted production of 24,500 units)
Variable overhead $2.25/direct labor hour
Fixed overhead $1.95/direct labor hour

The Following Information Comes from the Records of Magno Co