REQUIRED: Determined the amount of factory overhead cost of service departments allocated to producing departments using: a. Direct Method b. Step Method c. Reciprocal Method

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REQUIRED: Determined the amount of factory overhead cost of service departments allocated to producing departments using:

a. Direct Method

b. Step Method

c. Reciprocal Method

Problem 18: Service Cost Allocation
Irish Corporation distributes its service department overhead costs directly to
producing departments. Information for January, 2030 is presented below.
Maintenance
Utilities
FOH cost
93,500
45,000
Service Provided to
Maintenance
10%
Utilities
20%
Mixing
Assembly
40%
30%
40%
60%
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 18: Service Cost Allocation Irish Corporation distributes its service department overhead costs directly to producing departments. Information for January, 2030 is presented below. Maintenance Utilities FOH cost 93,500 45,000 Service Provided to Maintenance 10% Utilities 20% Mixing Assembly 40% 30% 40% 60%
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