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The Predetermined Overhead Allocation Rate for Forsythe, Inc

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The predetermined overhead allocation rate for Forsythe, Inc., is based on estimated direct labor costs of $400,000 and estimated factory overhead of $500,000. Actual costs incurred were:
(a) Calculate the predetermined overhead rate and calculate the overhead applied during the year.
(b) Determine the amount of over- or underapplied overhead and prepare the journal entry to eliminate the over- or underapplied overhead assuming that it is not material in amount.
The predetermined overhead allocation rate for Forsythe, Inc., is based on estimated direct labor costs of $400,000 and estimated factory overhead of $500,000. Actual costs incurred were: (a) Calculate the predetermined overhead rate and calculate the overhead applied during the year. (b) Determine the amount of over- or underapplied overhead and prepare the journal entry to eliminate the over- or underapplied overhead assuming that it is not material in amount.


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