Chapter 09 Flexible Budgets and Performance Analysis
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288. Rubidoux Jeep Tours operates jeep tours in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The
company bases its budgets on two measures of activity (i.e., cost drivers), namely guests and
jeeps. One vehicle used in one tour on one day counts as a jeep. Each jeep has one tour guide.
The company uses the following data in its budgeting:
In September, the company budgeted for 483 guests and 240 jeeps. The company’s income
statement showing the actual results for the month appears below:
Required:
Prepare a report showing the company’s revenue and spending variances for September. Label
each variance as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U).