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Blessley Thomas
on Nov 19, 2024Verified
Two of the reasons why manufacturing overhead may be underapplied are: (1) the estimated total manufacturing overhead cost may have been too high; and (2) the estimated total amount of the allocation base may have been too low.
Underapplied Manufacturing Overhead
A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is less than the actual overhead cost incurred.
Estimated Total Manufacturing Overhead
The projected sum of all manufacturing costs (excluding direct labor and direct materials) expected to be incurred over a specific period.
- Identify the consequences of settling overapplied or underapplied manufacturing overhead.
- Comprehend the influence and application of manufacturing overhead in determining the cost of products.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the consequences of settling overapplied or underapplied manufacturing overhead.
- Comprehend the influence and application of manufacturing overhead in determining the cost of products.
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