The predetermined overhead allocation rate for Forsythe, Inc., is based on estimated direct labor costs of $400,000
Question:
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:
Direct materials....................................$250,000
Direct labor...........................................410,000
Indirect materials.....................................55,000
Indirect labor........................................125,000
Sales commissions....................................50,000
Factory depreciation...............................170,000
Property taxes, factory...............................15,000
Factory utilities.......................................35,000
Advertising............................................62,500
Factory equipment rental..........................100,000
(a) Calculate the predetermined overhead rate and calculate the overhead applied during the year.
(b) Determine the amount of over- or under-applied overhead and prepare the journal entry to eliminate the over- or under-applied overhead assuming that it is not material in amount.
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Horngrens Accounting
ISBN: 978-0133117417
10th edition
Authors: Tracie L. Miller Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura