Question

True or false: When units produced are less than units sold, net income under absorption costing will be less than net income computed under variable costing.

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

Generally, net income will be the same under absorption costing and variable costing. However, producing fewer units than units sold will decrease the net income under absorption costing. As whatever the variable cost is under the absorption method, fixed manufacturing overhead remains the same that decreases the gross profit and net income. Under the variable costing, the fixed overhead will be calculated as per the units produced. Therefore, the net income will decrease proportionately.