When recording direct materials usage, what does an unfavorable direct materials efficiency variance represent? Will this variance have a debit or credit balance?

What will be an ideal response?


An unfavorable direct materials efficiency variance means that the actual quantity of direct materials used exceeded the standard quantity of direct materials allowed for the production level achieved. This variance will have a debit balance.

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