The following information comes from the records of Barney Co.for the current period.
a.Compute the direct materials price and quantity variances,direct labor rate and efficiency variances and state whether the variance is favorable or unfavorable.
b.Prepare the journal entries to charge direct materials and direct labor costs to work in process and the materials and labor variances to their proper accounts.

Direct Materials Price Variances

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the standard cost expected to be used, showing how effectively materials costs are managed.

Direct Labor Rate Variances

The difference between the expected cost of direct labor per unit of production and the actual cost incurred.

Work in Process

Partially finished goods that are still in the production process at a specific point in time.