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When a Bad Debt That Has Been Written Off Is

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When a bad debt that has been written off is recovered an account called Bad Debts Recovered is credited/debited.


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Machine-Hours

Rephrased: The total hours that machinery is in operation during a specific period, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated to estimate the manufacturing overhead cost per unit of production activity, aiding in budgeting and cost control.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the number of hours machines are operated within a specified period.

Unused Capacity

Unused capacity refers to the resources or facilities available to a company that are not currently being used to their full potential, which can impact efficiency and profitability.

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