What Is a Disadvantage of Mail Reference Checks

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of mail reference checks?

• A)They are efficient.
• B)They are systematic.
• C)They have a low return rate.
• D)They resemble traditional employee job performance ratings.

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Definitions:

Job Order Cost System

This system is a cost accounting method that assigns costs to specific production batches or jobs, making it easier to track the financial resources spent on each job.

Underapplied Manufacturing Overhead

The situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual costs incurred.

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

The condition where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual overhead expenses incurred during a period.

Manufacturing Overhead Account

An accounting term referring to all indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, such as utilities, depreciation, and salary of indirect labor.