• the Overhead Is Allocated to Jobs Using an Estimated

question 161

Multiple Choice

• The overhead is allocated to jobs using an estimated rate applied to direct labour hours. The budget for the year called for $180,000 of overhead cost and 60,000 direct labour hours.
• Accounts payable is used for materials only. The balance on 9/1 was $6,000. September's payments were $40,000.
• September 1 finished goods inventory was $11,000.
• Cost of jobs completed in September was $89,000.
• On September 30 there was a single job unfinished, consisting of $1,800 (300 hours) of direct labour and $2,600 of direct material.
• 5,200 direct hours were worked during September. All workers earn the same rate of pay.
• All actual overhead costs incurred have been recorded.
Work in process balance at September 30 was:

• A)$4,400
• B)$4,500
• C)$800
• D)None of the above

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Assess the economic implications of a country's current account deficit or surplus.

Recognize the effects of currency appreciation and depreciation on international trade and investment flows.

Analyze the impact of interest rates on foreign investment and currency valuation.

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