What Does It Mean When Overhead Is Over- or Underapplied

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Essay

What does it mean when overhead is over- or underapplied to a job? What costs are affected by this and what are the two different ways to adjust for the over- or underapplied amounts to jobs?

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Definitions:

Dismissal

The act of terminating an employee's position, often due to misconduct, inadequacy, or sometimes organizational restructuring.

Rental Car Company

A business that offers automobiles for rent to the public for short periods.

Damages

A monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or injury due to the unlawful act or negligence of another party.

Severance Pay

Compensation given to an employee upon termination of employment, often based on length of service.