Question

When comparing absorption costing and variable costing, if units produced are units sold, what is the effect on net operating income?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Net Operating income will be the same for both methods.

Explanation:

Net Operating income under absorption costing and variable costing methods usually differ because of existence of inventory.

Fixed overheads are deferred in Inventory when using absorption costing. Meaning that a higher income is obtained under absorption costing than variable costing when there is inventory and a lower income under absorption costing than variable costing.

When units produced are units sold, there is no inventory. Therefore, the Net Operating income will be the same for both methods.