Compare and Contrast Analytic Manufacturing Systems and Synthetic Manufacturing Systems

question 115

Essay

Compare and contrast analytic manufacturing systems and synthetic manufacturing systems, giving an example of each.

---

Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

Overapplied overhead occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs in an accounting period are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Job-order Costing

A cost accounting system that assigns costs to specific production batches or jobs.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods, including costs related to indirect materials, indirect labor, and other indirect expenses.

Cost of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company.