CIMAPRO19-P01-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRO19-P01-1 exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 7

GH manufactures a product using skilled labour and high quality materials. The company operates a standard costing system and a just-in-time (JIT) purchasing and production system. The standard selling price and variable costs for one unit of the product are as follows:

Calculate the following variances for October, taking account of the more detailed information regarding the labour mix:

(i) The total labour efficiency variance

(ii) The total labour mix variance

(iii) The total labour yield variance

Select the correct statements.

ALabour yield variance: $ 144 000 A

BLabour mix variance: $ 66 000 F

CLabour efficiency variance: $ 78 000 A

DLabour efficiency variance: $ 78 000 F

ELabour efficiency variance: $ 88 000 F

FLabour mix variance: $ 75 000 F

GLabour efficiency variance: $ 98 000 A

HLabour mix variance: $ 63 000 A

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Darnell

5 months ago

Definitely leaning towards $88,000 F for efficiency variance.

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Emile

5 months ago

Wait, how can the efficiency variance be both A and F? Sounds off.

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Aracelis

5 months ago

Labour efficiency variance could be $78,000 A or F, right?

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Yuette

6 months ago

I think the labour mix variance is actually $66,000 F.

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Wade

6 months ago

Labour yield variance is $144,000 A.

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Theola

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B for the mix variance, but I’m a bit confused about the yield variance. Did we cover that in detail?

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Crista

6 months ago

I feel like the labour mix variance was similar to a question we did in class, but I can't remember the exact numbers we used.

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King

6 months ago

I think the labour efficiency variance is usually the most significant, but I can't recall if it's favorable or adverse in this case.

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Johnathon

7 months ago

I remember we practiced calculating variances, but I'm not entirely sure how to differentiate between the mix and yield variances.

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Svetlana

7 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this. I've practiced similar variance analysis questions, so I know the general approach. I'll just need to plug in the numbers and double-check my work.

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Glory

7 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. I'll start by calculating the total labor efficiency variance, then move on to the mix and yield variances. As long as I'm careful with the calculations, I should be able to get the right answers.

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Nickie

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to use the standard and actual hours and rates for each labor category to calculate the variances. I'll work through it step-by-step.

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Helga

7 months ago

This looks like a standard variance analysis question. I'll need to carefully calculate the labor efficiency, mix, and yield variances based on the information provided.

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Nicolette

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the different labor categories and how they factor into the variances. I'll need to review the formulas and make sure I understand how to apply them correctly.

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Helga

11 months ago

This is the kind of question that makes me wish I had a crystal ball instead of a calculator.

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Sarina

11 months ago

I bet the exam writer is sipping coffee, waiting to see if we'll fall for any of these options.

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Laine

10 months ago

Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see when we get our results back.

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Kris

10 months ago

I'm not so sure, I think it might be D) Labour efficiency variance: $ 78 000 F and F) Labour mix variance: $ 75 000 F.

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Viola

10 months ago

I agree, those seem to be the most reasonable options based on the information provided.

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Ilene

11 months ago

I think the correct answers are C) Labour efficiency variance: $ 78 000 A and H) Labour mix variance: $ 63 000 A.

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Deangelo

11 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I better double-check my work.

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Nickolas

10 months ago

Yaeko: Thanks, I'll make sure to review everything carefully before submitting my final answer.

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Yaeko

10 months ago

User 2: Don't worry, take your time to double-check. It's important to get it right.

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Ozell

10 months ago

User 1: I think I got the answer wrong. Let me review my calculations.

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Kattie

12 months ago

Ah, a classic cost accounting problem. Time to put my calculator to work!

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Kayleigh

10 months ago

I am going with B and F as the correct statements.

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Frederic

11 months ago

I believe the correct statements are C and G.

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Ludivina

11 months ago

I think the correct statements are A and H.

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Wai

1 year ago

Hmm, this question looks tricky. I'll need to really focus on the details to get this right.

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Weldon

11 months ago

Thanks for the offer, I'll let you know if I need assistance. I'll give it my best shot.

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Esteban

11 months ago

I think I got it, let me know if you need any help understanding the question.

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Esteban

11 months ago

I agree, it's important to pay attention to the details in order to solve this.

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Rex

11 months ago

Yes, I'll need to double check my calculations to make sure I get the correct answers.

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Gussie

12 months ago

Don't worry, just take your time and break it down step by step.

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Lorean

12 months ago

Thanks for the encouragement, I'll give it my best shot.

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Theresia

1 year ago

I think the correct answer for the total labour efficiency variance is option C, $78,000 A.

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Christiane

1 year ago

I agree, it required a good understanding of standard costing and labour variances.

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Theresia

1 year ago

I found the question about variances in the exam quite challenging.

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