The Most Common Method for Disposing of Over or Underapplied

question 100

Multiple Choice

The most common method for disposing of over or underapplied overhead is to:

• A) recalculate the overhead rate for the period.
• B) recalculate the overhead rate for the next period.
• C) make a direct adjustment to Work in Process Inventory.
• D) make a direct adjustment to Cost of Goods SolD.
• The most common method for disposing of the balance in Manufacturing Overhead is to make a direct adjustment to Cost of Goods SolD.

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