Define GAAP and Explain Its Purpose

question 22

Essay

Define GAAP and explain its purpose.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A condition where the overhead allocated to products or services is more than the actual overhead incurred.

Actual Overhead Cost

The total of all indirect costs that have been incurred in the actual operation of a business.

Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs not directly linked to specific units produced, including costs for maintenance, utilities, and salaries of supervisory personnel.

Subsidiary Factory Overhead Ledger

A specialized ledger that tracks all the indirect manufacturing costs associated with a company's production process.