The price variance might result from use of cheaper but inferior quality materials hence though it will be cheaper , the final product will be compromised .
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Favourable fixed overhead variance occurs when actual fixed cost is less than the budgeted fixed overhead expenses.
Favourable variance is that variance which is good for business while unfavourable variance is bad for business
Fixed overhead budgeted variance is the difference between estimated budgeted cost and actual fixed overhead cost of production.
Budgeted variance analysis is very helpful in controlling the cost and expenditure of products and also helpful in determining the variation in the production expenditure with budgeted expenditure and help to eliminate variances in future and make better budgets.
Incurring higher fixed costs than were planned for in the budget can cause adverse overhead capacity variance. Other caused can include planning errors, inefficient management of fixed overheads, and business expansion that was not added to the budget.