The Major Benefit of the FIFO Costing Method Is Simplicity

question 43

True/False

The major benefit of the FIFO costing method is simplicity.

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Definitions:

Factory Depreciation

The reduction in value of manufacturing equipment and facilities over time, considered an indirect manufacturing cost.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation in which the overhead allocated to products exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.

Actual Direct Labour Hours

The real number of labor hours spent on a production process as opposed to planned or estimated hours.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that are not directly tied to a specific product, such as factory maintenance and utilities.