In: Accounting
Assume the following are year-end balances:
If manufacturing overhead is overapplied by $10,000, and it is considered a material amount, which of the following would be included in the entry closing the Manufacturing Overhead account?
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Correct Answer:
Credit Finished Goods $ 3,125
Working:
Since Overhead is Over applied, we will need to Debit manufacturing overhead, and credit the following accounts by the amount calculated below.
A |
B = A/Total *100 |
C = 10,000 * B |
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Ending balance |
% of total |
share of over applied OH |
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WIP |
$ 20,000 |
25% |
$ 2,500 |
Finished Goods |
$ 25,000 |
31% |
$ 3,125 |
Cost of goods sold |
$ 35,000 |
44% |
$ 4,375 |
Total |
$ 80,000 |
100% |
$ 10,000 |
End of Answer.
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