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Clover Manufacturing Company makes two products. The company’s budget includes $200,000 of overhead. Using the traditional allocation method, the company has allocated overhead based on estimated total direct labor cost of $125,000. Clover recently implemented an activity-based costing system and had determined that overhead can be broken into three overhead pools: cutting, machine setups, and good shipped. The following is a summary of company information:
Clover Manufacturing Company makes two products. The company’s budget includes $200,000 of overhead. Using the traditional allocation method, the company has allocated overhead based on estimated total direct labor cost of $125,000. Clover recently implemented an activity-based costing system and had determined that overhead can be broken into three overhead pools: cutting, machine setups, and good shipped. The following is a summary of company information:     a.Calculate the company's overhead rate as a percentage of direct labor cost. b.Calculate the company's overhead rates using the activity-based costing pools.
a.Calculate the company's overhead rate as a percentage of direct labor cost.
b.Calculate the company's overhead rates using the activity-based costing pools.


Definitions:

Lease Rate

The amount charged under a lease agreement for the use of an asset, often expressed as a payment amount per period.

Sales-Type Capital Lease

A leasing agreement in which the lessor recognizes immediate sales revenue and profit, reflecting the transaction as a sale rather than a rental.

Operating Lease

A lease agreement allowing the use of an asset but does not convey rights similar to ownership of the asset.

Direct Financing Capital Lease

A lease agreement where the lessor purchases an asset and leases it out to the lessee, earning interest revenue over the lease term.

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