A Debit Balance in the Manufacturing Overhead Account at the End

question 3

Multiple Choice

A debit balance in the manufacturing overhead account at the end of the period indicates that:

• A) manufacturing overhead is overapplied.
• B) manufacturing overhead is underapplied.
• C) manufacturing overhead has been accurately applied.
• D)None of the above.

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