Asked by Eddie Sanchez on Apr 25, 2024

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When there are zero units in beginning Finished Goods Inventory and more units are produced than sold,the income will be lower under variable costing than under absorption costing.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product costs.

Finished Goods Inventory

The completed products that are ready to be sold but have not been sold yet.

Income

The financial gain earned or received by an individual or entity, often from employment, investments, or business operations.

  • Distinguish between absorption and variable costing, highlighting the differences in income reporting and cost treatment.
  • Comprehend the impact of production levels on income under both costing methods.
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Arana Sofia Torres7 days ago
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Explanation :
Under variable costing, all variable costs are expensed in the period they are incurred, while fixed costs are treated as period expenses. Therefore, if there are zero units in beginning Finished Goods Inventory and more units are produced than sold, all fixed costs incurred during the production process will be expensed in the current period under absorption costing, leading to higher net income than under variable costing.