Standard costing involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Standard costing involves:
A. Recording historical costs
B. Budgeting only
C. Calculating only variable costs
D. Setting predetermined costs and comparing with actual costs
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Standard costing is a technique where standard costs are established, and variances from actual costs are analyzed.

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Question #1 Report Error
The 'Government Grant' (Ind AS 20) related to income is recognised:
A. As deferred income always
B. When received
C. Immediately as income
D. In profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the entity recognises the related costs

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Grants are recognised in P&L over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Financial Instruments' standard is:
A. Ind AS 109
B. Ind AS 115
C. Ind AS 16
D. Ind AS 2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ind AS 109 covers classification, measurement, and impairment of financial instruments.

Question #3 Report Error
A: Flexible budget is prepared for a range of activity levels. R: It helps in performance evaluation at different actual activity levels. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is false but R is true
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A flexible budget is designed to change with the level of activity, providing budgeted costs for various levels. This allows management to compare actual performance with the budgeted costs for the *actual* level of activity, aiding in fair performance evaluation. R correctly explains A.