What Is Meant by the Term Contractual Capacity

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Essay

What is meant by the term contractual capacity?

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Definitions:

Over-Applied Overhead

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated overhead for a period exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.

External Financial Reporting

The process of providing financial information to outside parties, such as investors and creditors, through statements and reports.

Over/Underabsorbed Overhead

The difference between the overhead costs applied to products and the actual overhead costs incurred.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, ending with net income or loss.