Accounting, Binder Ready Version: Tools for Business Decision Making - Standalone book
Accounting, Binder Ready Version: Tools for Business Decision Making - Standalone book
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781119191674
Author: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 17, Problem 1Q
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Explain the valid basis for allocating direct labor as overhead.

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Direct Labor Cost: Direct labor cost is the cost of the labor paid to the employees who are directly involved in the conversion of the raw materials to the finished products. For example: Wages paid to the mechanic.

The valid basis for allocating direct labor as overhead is as follows:

  • If direct labor forms to be a major part of the total product cost, then the direct labor could be allocated as overhead.
  • If there is a direct impact of direct labor on the overhead costs then the direct labor could be allocated as overhead.

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