Which of the following describes a 'basic standard' within the context of budgeting?
Which of the following statements about standard costing is NOT true?
Ideal standards are long-term targets.
Which of the following best describes a ‘basic standard’ within the context of budgeting?
The following statements have been made about budgets and standards:
(i) Budgets can be used in situations where output cannot be measured, but standards cannot be used in such situations.
(ii) Budgets can include allowances for inefficiencies in operations, but standards use performance targets which are attainable under the most favourable conditions.
(iii) Budgets are used for planning purposes, standards are used only for control purposes.
Which of the above statements is/are true?