In the Immediate Write-Off of Overhead Variances,underapplied Overhead Is Regarded

question 57

Multiple Choice

In the immediate write-off of overhead variances,underapplied overhead is regarded as a(n) ________.

• A) addition to the cost of inventory
• B) deduction from the cost of inventory
• C) decrease in cost of goods sold
• D) increase in cost of goods sold

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