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Variance Analysis and Flexible Budgeting

By: Robert S. Kaplan
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Abstract

Facilitates the teaching of cases on variance analysis and flexible budgeting. Uses algebra, diagrams, and numerical examples to illustrate the calculation of price, quantity, and mix variances for revenues and costs, and a flexible budget for analyzing indirect and support costs.

Keywords

Cost; Price; Mathematical Methods; Revenue; Budgets and Budgeting

Citation

Kaplan, Robert S. "Variance Analysis and Flexible Budgeting." Harvard Business School Background Note 101-039, October 2000. (Revised March 2004.)

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Robert S. Kaplan

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