S1: In standard costing, the 'Idle Time Variance' is always adverse. S2: 'Abnormal Idle Time' is treated as a cost of the period and transferred to the Costing P&L. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: In standard costing, the 'Idle Time Variance' is always adverse. S2: 'Abnormal Idle Time' is treated as a cost of the period and transferred to the Costing P&L. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Idle time represents unproductive time, so the variance is always adverse (actual > standard). Normal idle time is absorbed in overheads, but abnormal idle time (due to strikes, accidents) is treated as a period cost and charged to the Costing P&L. Both are correct.

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