When recording journal entries for production costs using a standard cost accounting syste1QuestionWhen recording journal entries for production costs using a standard cost accounting system, the favorable variances are recorded as ______ and the unfavorable variances are recorded as ______. ...
In a standard cost accounting system, variances are recorded to reflect the
differences between actual costs and standard costs.
Favorable variances occur when actual costs are less than standard costs,
which is beneficial for the company. These are recorded
as credits because they represent a reduction in expenses or an increase
in income.
Unfavorable variances occur when actual costs exceed standard costs,
which is detrimental to the company. These are recorded
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