1a) In applying costs using a predetermined overhead rate, the most common allocation base is generally
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indirect materials used. |
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b. |
indirect labour hours. |
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c. |
direct labour hours. |
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d. |
direct materials used. |
1b) Which one of the following is used to calculate the predetermined overhead rate?
a. |
applied overhead costs |
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b. |
predetermined overhead costs |
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c. |
actual overhead costs |
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d. |
estimated overhead costs |
QUESTION : [1 a] IN APPLYING COSTS USING A PREDETERMINED OVERHEAD RATE, THE MOST COMMON ALLOCATION BASE IS GENERALLY ?
ANS : (C) DIRECT LABOUR HOURS
Predetermined overhead rate is an allocation rate, which is used to apply the estimated cost of manufacturing overhead to cost objects. Typically , direct labour cost, direct labour hours, machine hours or prime cost are used as an allocation base for the calculation of predetermined overhead rate.
QUESTION :[1b] WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO CALCULATE THE PREDETERMINED OVERHEAD RATE ?
ANS : (d) ESTIMATED OVERHEAD COSTS
Predetermined overhead rate is the ratio of estimated overhead costs and the estimated units to be allocated .
predetermined overhead rate = estimated overhead costs / estimated total units in the allocation base
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