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method of overhead absorption
In Blanket Overhead Absorption Rate applied is the same however it may differ if a company follow Departmental method Or frther break - up method
Absorption method is that in which predetermined overhead rate is use to allocate all overheads to departments or activities.
Overhead absorption rate is calculated with following methods: 1 - Machine hours method 2 - Direct labor cost method 3 - Direct labor hours method
Departmentalisation of overhead means allocation of overhead cost base on predertmined rate in case of absorption method and based in activities in case of activity based costing.
variable costing
fixed expense
The Absorption Cost all manufacturing costs; this includes: - direct materials (those materials that become an integral part of a finished product and can be conveniently traced into it) - direct labor (those factory labor costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product. Also called touch labor) - both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead in the cost of a unit of product. As a result, under absorption costing, fixed overhead is a product cost until sold.
a.k.a. Absorption Costing, is a method that includes direct manufacturing costs as well as indirect manufacturing costs such as machine depreciation and factory. (GAAP Required)
One method that accounts for all the overhead in a plant, for example, can be included in a single kind of overhead allocation.
Traditional overhead absorption methods often allocate overhead costs based on a single metric, such as direct labor hours or machine hours, which can lead to inaccurate cost assignments. This approach fails to account for the complexity of modern production environments where multiple activities drive overhead costs. Consequently, it can result in distorted product costs, misinformed pricing strategies, and suboptimal resource allocation. Additionally, it may not reflect the actual consumption of resources by different products or services.
The overhead rate method can lead to inaccuracies in product costing, as it often relies on estimates that may not reflect actual resource consumption. This can result in over- or under-absorption of overhead costs, distorting profitability analysis. Additionally, it may not account for fluctuations in production levels or changes in cost structures, making it less adaptable to dynamic business environments. Lastly, the method can oversimplify complex manufacturing processes, potentially misrepresenting the true cost of production.