What Are Three Possible Ways to Dispose of Underallocated or Overallocated

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Essay

What are three possible ways to dispose of underallocated or overallocated overhead costs at the end of a fiscal year? Briefly comment on the theoretical correctness or incorrectness of each method.

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Definitions:

Shipment Date

The date on which goods are dispatched to a customer.

Cash Collected

The total amount of cash received by a company during a specific period, often from the sale of goods or services.

Accounts Receivable

Receivables from customers for deliveries of goods or services that remain unpaid.

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company determines will not be collected, recognizing it as an expense.