Discuss a Reason Why a Corporation Might "Split" Its Common

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Essay

Discuss a reason why a corporation might "split" its common stock.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted volume of manufacturing overhead and the actual volume incurred, used for budgeting and cost control.

Overapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs exceed the actual overhead expenses incurred.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated or applied costs are less than the actual costs incurred.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between the actual fixed overhead costs incurred and the budgeted or expected costs.