Chapter 1, Problem 2Q

General accounting

General accounting question

Horizon Industries uses a job-order costing system and last period incurred $77,000 of actual overhead and $95,000 of direct labor. The company estimates that its overhead for the next period will be $80,000. It also expects to incur $95,000 of direct labor. What should be the predetermined overhead rate for the next period if overhead is applied based on direct labor cost?