State two limitations of a standard costing system.
Calculate the variance for material price.
Calculate the variance for material usage.
Calculate the variance in labour rate.
Calculate the variance for labour efficiency.
Calculate the total variance for labour.
Draw up a reconciliation statement for actual production that links the standard labour and material costs to the actual costs.
Advise Oscar whether he ought to revise his standard costs. Support your answer with reasons.
Material price variance scenario
Material usage variance item
Labour rate variance item
Labour efficiency variance item