The difference between standard cost and actual cost is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between standard cost and actual cost is called:
A. Waste
B. Profit
C. Margin
D. Variance
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Variance is the difference between standard (expected) cost and actual cost.

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Question #1 Report Error
A firm has an Operating Cycle of 15 months. A liability payable in 14 months will be classified as:
A. Current Liability
B. Contingent Liability
C. Non-Current Liability
D. Deferred Tax Liability

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
According to Schedule III, a liability is current if it is due within 12 months OR within the entity's normal operating cycle (15 months here).

Question #2 Report Error
A: Financial management aims to maximize shareholder wealth. R: Financial management focuses solely on raising funds. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The primary objective of financial management is to maximize shareholder wealth. However, it involves not just raising funds, but also their effective utilization, dividend decisions, and working capital management. A is true, R is false.

Question #3 Report Error
In a bank reconciliation statement, an overdraft as per the cash book will be increased by:
A. Cheques deposited but not credited
B. Direct deposit by customer
C. Cheques issued but not presented for payment
D. Interest allowed by bank

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Cheques issued but not presented reduce the bank balance, so they are added to the overdraft balance as per the cash book to reconcile with the pass book.