The favorable variances have credit balances. They are contra-expenses and therefore decrease the expense Cost of Goods Sold.

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Favorable variances indicate that actual costs are lower than expected, therefore they have credit balances and decrease the expense account. They are considered contra-expenses because they oppose the main expense account (in this case, Cost of Goods Sold).

The Favorable Variances Have Credit Balances