When calculating the predetermined manufacturing overhead rate, what is the correct basis of calculation? a.Estimated overhead costs divided by the estimated amount of the cost driver or allocation base b.Estimated amount of the cost driver divided by the estimated total overhead costs c.Estimated overhead costs divided by the number of days in a year d.Actual overhead costs of the prior year divided by the actual amount of the cost driver or allocation base
Variance Analysis
In layman's terms, variance analysis is an analysis of a difference between planned and actual behavior. Variance analysis is mainly used by the companies to maintain a control over a business. After analyzing differences, companies find the reasons for the variance so that the necessary steps should be taken to correct that variance.
Standard Costing
The standard cost system is the expected cost per unit product manufactured and it helps in estimating the deviations and controlling them as well as fixing the selling price of the product. For example, it helps to plan the cost for the coming year on the various expenses.
When calculating the predetermined manufacturing
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