Overhead Volume Variance:

Definition and Explanation:

The Volume variance represents the difference between the budget allowance and the standard expenses charged to work in process.

If budget allowance is more than the standard expenses charged to production, the variance is called unfavorable volume variance.

If budget allowance is less than the standard expenses charged to production, the variance is called favorable volume variance.

Overhead volume variance is calculated when overall or net overhead variance is further analyzed using two variance method. Other variance that is calculated in two variance method is Controllable variance.

Formula:

Following formula is used for the calculation of this variance:

Example:

From the following data calculate factory overhead volume variance:

Solution:

This variance consists of Fixed expense only and can also be computed as follows:

Who is Responsible For Volume Variance?

The overhead volume variance indicates the cost of capacity available but not utilized efficiently and is considered the responsibility of executive and departmental management.

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