Caris Company is a manufacturer with two production departments (Machining and Assembly) as well as two support departments (Materials Requisitions and Utility Services). For the last quarter of 2020, Caris's cost records indicate the following: Budgeted overhead costs SUPPORT Materials Utility Requisitions Services (US) $2,000,000 (MR) $400,000 before any inter- department cost allocations Support work 0 25% PRODUCTION Machining Assembly Total $9,456,000 $13,458,000 $25,314,000 40% 35% 100%

Caris Company is a manufacturer with two production departments (Machining and Assembly) as well as two support departments (Materials Requisitions and Utility Services). For the last quarter of 2020, Caris's cost records indicate the following: Budgeted overhead costs SUPPORT Materials Utility Requisitions Services (US) $2,000,000 (MR) $400,000 before any inter- department cost allocations Support work 0 25% PRODUCTION Machining Assembly Total $9,456,000 $13,458,000 $25,314,000 40% 35% 100%

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Author:Libby

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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