Compute the amount of under- or overapplied overhead cost


The following cost data relate to the manufacturing activities of the Kanaba Company last year:

Manufacturing overhead costs:


Property taxes

$ 1,500

Utilities, factory

2,500

Indirect labor

5,000

Depreciation, factory

12,000

Insurance, factory

3,000

Total

$24,000

Other costs incurred:


Purchases of direct materials

$16,000

Direct labor cost

$20,000

Inventories:


Direct materials, January 1

$4,000

Direct materials, December 31

$3,500

Work in process, January 1

$3,000

Work in process, December 31

$3,750

The company uses a predetermined overhead rate to apply manufacturing overhead cost to production. The rate last year was $5.00 per machine-hour; a total of 5,000 machine-hours were recorded for the year.

Required:

a. Compute the amount of under- or overapplied overhead cost for the year.

b. Prepare a schedule of Cost of Goods Manufactured for the year.

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