Absorption of Factory Overheads: 7 Methods | Cost Accounting

Different methods of absorption discussed below are used to determine the overhead absorption rate for production overhead: 1. Percentage on Direct Material Cost 2. Direct Labour Cost Percentage Rate 3. Prime Cost Percentage Rate 4. Labour Hour Rate 5. Machine Hour Rate 6. Rate Per Unit of Output 7. Standard Rate. Method # 1. Percentage on Direct Material Cost: Under [...]