Question

    Prashant is the finance manager in his organisation. He job profile entails various functions, one of them being that of control. Which one of the following functions is related to control function of Prashant?

    A negotiating with the bankers for a loan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B analysing variance between standard costs and actual costs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C estimating the future cash flows from a proposed project Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D advertising the public issue of the firm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Controlling is the measurement of performance and taking corrective action for any deviations. It deals with ensuring that the organisation is working as per the plan put in place. As such, analysing variance between the standard and actual costs entails controlling by Prashant wherein he measures the actual performance and analyses the deviations against the set standard.

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