Q. 17-21RQ
Question
Refer to the previous question. Give the journal entry to adjust the Manufacturing Overhead account for overallocated or underallocated overhead.
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Verified Answer
Date | Particulars | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
| Manufacturing overhead | 325 |
|
| Cost of goods sold |
| 325 |
1Cost of goods sold
The cost of goods sold means the cost incurred by an organization to manufacture the goods which are sold during the year.
2Recording of the overallocated overhead
The overallocated overhead is recorded by debiting the manufacturing overhead account and crediting the cost of goods sold account at the end of the period. It is an adjusting entry to eliminate the effect of over allocation.
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Q. 17-23RQ
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