Variable overhead rate variance

Variable overhead rate variance is also called the variable overhead spending variance. This variance tells managers whether more or less was spent on variable overhead than they expected would be spent for the hours worked. It is calculated as follows: AH X (AR - SR).

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According to Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition),

Variable overhead rate variance. Also called the variable overhead spending variance. This variance tells managers whether more or less was spent on variable overhead than they expected would be spent for the hours worked. It is calculated as follows: AH X (AR - SR).