When Two Accounts Are Required in One Journal Entry the Entry

question 5

Multiple Choice

When two accounts are required in one journal entry the entry is referred to as a

• A) balanced entry.
• B) simple entry.
• C) posting.
• D) nominal entry.

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Definitions:

Plantwide Predetermined

A uniform overhead rate used across an entire plant or factory, calculated by dividing estimated overhead costs by an estimated allocation base like labor hours or machine hours.

Machine-Hours

An operating measure that quantifies the amount of time production equipment is utilized in the manufacture of goods.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a production period based on estimated overhead costs and estimated activity, used to allocate overhead costs to products.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual products or projects, based on expected conditions.