Underallocated overhead occurs when: A) allocated overhead costs are less than actual overhead costs. B) actual overhead costs are less than allocated overhead costs. C) estimated overhead costs are greater than budgeted overhead costs. D) estimated overhead costs are greater than actual overhead costs.

Definition Definition Indirect costs incurred while producing goods or services. Overhead costs cannot be directly attributed to products or services. Overhead includes indirect material cost, indirect labor cost, rent, utilities expenses, and depreciation. Since these costs directly affect the profitability of a company, managing overhead becomes an important task for management.