10 19: Price Variance Business LibreTexts
Any deviation from the planned purchase cost leads to variance, impacting overall production expenses. A favorable sales price variance may result from a product having been initially underpriced, suddenly surging in popularity, or being unavailable from a sufficient number of competitors. Large and small businesses prepare monthly budgets that show forecasted sales and expenses for upcoming periods. It aids in refining budgeting processes and adjusting financial plans to account for unexpected cost fluctuations. Remember that the effectiveness of these...