In this article we will discuss about the treatment of overheads: 1. Administration Overhead 2. Selling and Distribution Overhead 3. Research and Development Expenses. Administration Overhead: The administration division of an organisation lays down policies and oversees the implementation of the policies. The main function of this division is planning and organising and control of various activities. This differentiates the [...]
The following are the various methods and techniques of absorbing manufacturing overhead: 1. Direct Material Cost Method 2. Direct Labour Cost (or Direct Wages) Method 3. Prime Cost Percentage Method 4. Direct Labour Hour Method 5. Machine Hour Rate Method 6. Rate per Unit of Production Method 7. Sale Price Method. Overhead Absorption: Rate, Examples, Formula and Methods Method # [...]
Overheads are costs, which are not traced directly to cost units. In other words, overhead is the total of indirect material costs, indirect labour costs, and indirect expenses. The terms 'burden', 'supplementary costs', 'on costs', and 'indirect expenses' are used interchangeably for overhead. Overheads are aggregated under some account head (e.g. supervisors' salary, office lighting, depreciation, and building up-keep) and [...]