Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 25

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Because the Abernathy Company used a budgeted indirect-cost rate for its manufacturing operations, the amount allocated ($200,000) was different from the actual amount incurred ($225,000) .

-What is the journal entry used to write off the difference between allocated and actual overhead using the proration approach?

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A situation in accounting where the estimated overhead costs are higher than the actual costs incurred.

Underapplied Overhead

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

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production.

Job Order Production

A production process in which products are manufactured or services are provided based on specific customer orders, allowing for customization.