Calculate and Use Overhead Rate
Selected data for the consulting department of Kingman Consulting Inc., follow:
Estimated consulting overhead cost for the year | $558,000 |
Estimated direct labor cost for the year (@ $9/hr.) | 324,000 |
Actual consulting overhead cost for May | 29,000 |
Actual direct labor cost for May (2,400 hours) | 22,000 |
Assuming that direct labor hours is the basis for applying consulting overhead,
a. Calculate the predetermined overhead rate per direct labor hour
b. Prepare a journal entry that applies consulting overhead for May.
General Journal | ||
---|---|---|
Description | Debit | Credit |
work in process inventory |
Answer | Answer |
consulting overhead |
Answer | Answer |
c. By what amount is consulting overhead over-or under-applied in May?
a.
Estimated direct labor hours = $324000/ 9 = 36000 hours
predetermined overhead rate = Estimated consulting overhead / Estimated direct labor hours = $558000 / 36000 = $15.50 per hour
b.
General Journal | ||
Description | Debit | Credit |
work in process inventory (2400*$15.50) | 37200 | |
consulting overhead | 37200 |
c.
consulting overhead over-or under-applied in May = Applied - actual overhead
= $37200 - 29000
= $8,200 Overapplied
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