Manufacturing

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

Adjusting for the 'under-utilization' of the factory's capacity.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Fixed OH Volume Variance (Unfavorable)Expense (+)300.00-
Manufacturing Overhead (Applied)Contra-Expense (+)-300.00

💡 Accountant's Note

If you built a factory for 10,000 units but only made 8,000, your 'fixed cost per unit' is too high. This variance highlights that idle capacity cost.

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