(a)[2]
State two advantages for a business of using a budgetary control system.
(b)[8]
Calculate the flexed budget profit for the year ended 31 March 2019.
(c)[6]
Prepare a statement that shows the relevant variances and reconciles the flexed budget profit with the actual profit.
(d(i))[2]
Suggest what might have caused a favourable total direct material variance.
(d(ii))[2]
Suggest what might have caused an adverse total direct labour variance.
(e)[5]
Advise Ella whether she ought to continue flexing the budgeted data or not. Justify your answer.