Endpoint Inc

question 12

Essay

Endpoint Inc. bases its manufacturing overhead budget on budgeted direct labor-hours. The variable overhead rate is $1.30 per direct labor-hour. The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $98,900 per month, which includes depreciation of $19,780. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows. The September direct labor budget indicates that 8,600 direct labor-hours will be required in that month.
Required:
a. Determine the cash disbursement for manufacturing overhead for September.
b. Determine the predetermined overhead rate for September.

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Definitions:

Profit Sharing

A company's practice of distributing a portion of its profits to its employees, often as a part of their compensation package.

Piece Rate Plan

A compensation system where employees are paid based on the quantity of work they produce or tasks they complete.

Profit Sharing Plan

An incentive program where employees receive a portion of the company's profits, encouraging performance and aligning interests within the organization.

Merit Pay Plan

A compensation strategy that rewards employees based on their performance and achievements.