The Manufacturing Overhead Budget at Mahapatra Corporation Is Based on Budgeted

question 44

Multiple Choice

The manufacturing overhead budget at Mahapatra Corporation is based on budgeted direct labor-hours. The direct labor budget indicates that 7,900 direct labor-hours will be required in May. The variable overhead rate is $9.50 per direct labor-hour. The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $112,970 per month, which includes depreciation of $18,170. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows.
-The company recomputes its predetermined overhead rate every month.The predetermined overhead rate for May should be:

• A)$14.30
• B)$21.50
• C)$9.50
• D)$23.80

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Definitions:

Financial Statement Effects

The impact of business transactions and events on the financial statements, reflecting changes in financial position.

Budgeted Income Statement

A financial forecast that projects a company's revenue, expenses, and net income for a given period.

Capital Expenditures Budget

The Capital Expenditures Budget is a plan for the funds to be spent on long-term assets that will have a useful life beyond the current fiscal year, such as buildings, equipment, or vehicles.

Plant Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business that are not intended for resale.