Scottso Corporation Applies Overhead Using an Actual Costing Approach

question 24

Multiple Choice

Scottso Corporation applies overhead using an actual costing approach.Budgeted factory overhead was $266,400,budgeted machine-hours were 18,500.Actual factory overhead was $287,920,actual machine-hours were 19,050.How much overhead would be applied to production?

• A)$266,400.
• B)$274,320.
• C)$279,607.
• D)$287,920.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs other than direct materials and direct labor incurred to produce goods, including utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Underapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead expenses incurred.

Overapplied

A condition in costing where the allocated or applied costs exceed the actual costs incurred.

Adjusted Cost

The revised basis of an asset for tax purposes after adjusting for factors such as depreciation or improvements.