Stalk Products Has $27,000 of Underapplied Overhead at the End

question 138

Multiple Choice

Stalk Products has $27,000 of underapplied overhead at the end of the year. Management has asked you what the impact on income will be if you prorate the underapplied overhead to the appropriate accounts. What will you tell them?

• A) Income will be higher if the underapplied overhead is prorated than if it is closed to cost of goods sold.
• B) Income will be lower if the underapplied overhead is prorated than if it is closed to cost of goods sold.
• C) Income will be the same regardless of which method is used.
• D) The answer depends on the reason that the underapplied exists.

Grasp the implications of changes in financial ratios and what they indicate about a company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Distinguish between unusual items, discontinued operations, and changes in accounting principles, and their impact on financial statements and performance analysis.

Comprehend the role and requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act concerning internal controls and auditor's reports.

Understand the importance of comparing financial data across different periods and with other companies for comprehensive performance analysis.

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