Define and Contrast Period Costs and Product Costs

question 236

Essay

Define and contrast period costs and product costs. How are they reported in the financial statements of a manufacturing company?

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated charge per activity unit used to assign overhead costs to products or services, calculated before the period begins.

Direct Labor-Hours

The sum of hours contributed by workers directly participating in creating goods or offering services.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is more than the actual overhead cost incurred.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated before the accounting period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.