Banc Corp Trust Is Considering Either a Bankwide Overhead Rate or or Department

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Banc Corp. Trust is considering either a bankwide overhead rate or department overhead rates to allocate $396,000 of indirect costs. The bankwide rate could be based on either direct labor hours (DLH) or the number of loans processed. The departmental rates would be based on direct labor hours for Consumer Loans and a dual rate based on direct labor hours and the number of loans processed for Commercial Loans. The following information was gathered for the upcoming period:
$$\begin{array} { l c c r } \text { Department } & \text { DLH } & \text { Loans Processed } & \text { Direct Costs } \\\text { Consumer } & 14,000 & 700 & \$ 280,000 \\\text { Commercial } & 8,000 & 300 & \$ 180,000\end{array}$$
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Banc Corp. Trust estimates that it costs $500 to analyze and close a commercial loan. This amount has been included in the $396,000 of indirect costs. How much of the $396,000 indirect costs should be allocated to the Commercial Department, if Banc Corp. Trust uses a bankwide rate based on the number of loans processed?

• A) $396,000.
• B) $246,000.
• C) $223,800.
• D) $216,000.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of buildings and equipment (but not land) over their productive lives using a systematic and rational method

Accounts Receivable

Represents money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated portion of the cost of a tangible fixed asset written off each year, reflecting its usage and wear and tear.