Answer and Explanation:
The Preparation of manufacturing overhead responsibility performance report for the first quarter is shown below:-
Strickland Corp.'s
Manufacturing overhead cost responsibility report
For the report Quarter ended
Controllable costs Budget Actual Difference
Indirect material $40,000 $37,200 $2,800 Favorable
Indirect labor $24,000 $26,400 $2,400 Unfavorable
Utilities $20,000 $21,000 $1,000 Favorable
Maintenance $12,000 $10,600 $1,,400 Favorable
Depreciation $16,000 $16,000 -
Property taxes $8,000 $9,000 $1,000 Unfavorable