ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Compute the absorption of fixed overhead if the data is given:Budgeted fixed overhead is Rm24 000.Budgeted production is 12 000 unit.Fixed overhead incurred Rm20 000Actual production unit 11 000
A
Under absorbed Rm5 500
B
Over absorbed Rm5 500
C
Under absorbed Rm 2000
D
Over absorbed Rm 2000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The formula for absorption costing can be written as follows: Absorption cost = (Direct labor costs + Direct material costs + Variable manufacturing overhead costs + Fixed manufacturing overhead) / Number of units produced.

Detailed explanation-2: -To calculate the overhead rate, divide the indirect costs by the direct costs and multiply by 100. If your overhead rate is 20%, it means the business spends 20% of its revenue on producing a good or providing services.

Detailed explanation-3: -To compute the overhead rate, divide your monthly overhead costs by your total monthly sales and multiply it by 100. For example, if your company has $80, 000 in monthly manufacturing overhead and $500, 000 in monthly sales, the overhead percentage would be about 16%.

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