Describe Three Primary Forms of Unauthorized Computer Use

question 6

Essay

Describe three primary forms of unauthorized computer use.

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Definitions:

Applied Overhead

This is the process of assigning estimated overhead costs to specific cost objects based on a predetermined rate or basis such as labor hours or machine hours.

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the actual manufacturing overhead costs are higher than the overhead costs allocated to products.

Credit Side

The right side of an accounting ledger where increases in liabilities, revenues, and equity accounts are recorded.

Short Term Profitability

The ability of a company to generate profit over a brief period, often evaluated on a quarterly or annual basis.