The Usefulness of Overhead Allocations Based on a Plantwide Overhead

question 205

True/False

The usefulness of overhead allocations based on a plantwide overhead rate depends on two crucial assumptions: (1)the overhead cost is correlated with the allocation base; and (2)all products use overhead cost in dissimilar proportions.

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Definitions:

360-Day Year

An accounting convention that simplifies interest calculations by assuming there are 360 days in a year.

Note Payable

A financial obligation or loan evidenced by a written promissory note specifying payment terms.

Discounted Note

A promissory note whose proceeds are issued at a price lower than its face value, with the difference compensating the lender for risk.

360-Day Year

An accounting convention that simplifies interest calculation by assuming all months have 30 days, resulting in a 360-day year.