CIMA Exam CIMAPRO19-P01-1 Topic 10 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 10

A company reports planning and operational variances to its managers. The following data are available concerning the price of direct material M in the last period. Material M is the only material used by the company. The company operates a just-in-time (JIT) purchasing system.

Which TWO of the following statements about last period are definitely correct based on this information?

The direct material price operational variance was adverse.

AThe direct material usage operational variance was adverse.

BThe direct material price planning variance was adverse.

CThe direct material price planning variance was favourable.

DThe direct material price operational variance was favourable.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Detra at Mar 07, 2024, 06:13 PM

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Bambi

1 months ago

I just hope the managers don't try to blame the price hikes on the intern who spilled coffee on the accounting system. That would be a real material mistake!

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Maryann

4 days ago

B) The direct material price planning variance was adverse.

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Shay

21 days ago

A) The direct material usage operational variance was adverse.

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Carey

2 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'd say the correct answers are B and D. The planning variance was adverse, and the operational variance was favorable. Unless, of course, the company's accountants are playing some sort of diabolical mind game with us. In that case, all bets are off!

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Clement

26 days ago

I agree, it's a tricky situation. We'll have to wait and see what the final report says.

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Omer

1 months ago

But I'm not so sure about the operational variance, it could go either way.

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Sheron

1 months ago

I think you're right, the planning variance was definitely adverse.

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Brande

2 months ago

I'm guessing the direct material usage operational variance was also adverse. With those price hikes, the managers are probably stressing out trying to find ways to cut costs. Maybe they could try sacrificing the interns to the accounting gods?

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Ivette

3 days ago

C) The direct material price planning variance was favourable.

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Refugia

5 days ago

I hope they figure out a solution soon. Sacrificing interns might not be the best idea.

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Desmond

1 months ago

B) The direct material price planning variance was adverse.

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Paris

2 months ago

A) The direct material usage operational variance was adverse.

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Kenneth

2 months ago

Well, the data shows the price went up, so the direct material price planning variance must have been adverse. Looks like someone's getting a stern talking-to from the higher-ups.

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Kayleigh

27 days ago

B) The direct material price planning variance was adverse.

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Chaya

1 months ago

A) The direct material usage operational variance was adverse.

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Levi

2 months ago

Hmm, let's see. Since the company operates a JIT system, I'd say the direct material price operational variance was probably favorable. Gotta love those just-in-time savings!

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