The Overhead Allocation Rate in Frantz Company's Job Order Cost

question 135

Essay

The overhead allocation rate in Frantz Company's job order cost accounting system applies overhead based on direct labor costs. The company's manufacturing costs for the current year were: direct materials, $108,000; direct labor, $144,000; and factory overhead, $18,000. At year-end, the total cost of goods in process is $36,000, which includes $12,000 of direct labor cost. What amount of direct material cost is included in the ending goods in process inventory?

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Definitions:

Approved Vouchers

Documents that have been verified and authorized for payment because they accurately reflect the goods or services received.

Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching and comparing figures from accounting records against those presented on a bank statement to ensure accuracy.

Voucher System

A method of internal business control that involves a documented process for making disbursements and controlling expenditures.

Invoice Approval

The process of reviewing and verifying an invoice before it is paid to ensure that the charges are accurate and the goods or services were received.