
The direct and the indirect method for the statement of cash flows
Under the direct method, the only section of the statement of cash flows that will differ in the presentation is the cash flow from the operations section. The direct method lists the cash receipts and cash payments made during the accounting period....
Direct materials cost
Accountants typically use standard costing to estimate the value of direct materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead in work-in-progress inventory. Direct materials are typically referred to as a cost instead of an actual good or piece of in...
Material variance
To compute the direct materials price variance, subtract the actual cost of direct materials ($297,000) from the actual quantity of direct materials at standard price ($310,500). This difference comes to a $13,500 favorable variance, meaning that the...