In master budgeting, the cost drivers for manufacturing overhead costs are ___________?

Correct answer: D. both a and b

  • A. direct manufacturing labor-hours
  • B. setup labor-hours
  • C. budgeted labor-hours
  • D. both a and b

Explanation

Manufacturing overhead may be driven by direct labour-hours and by setup labour-hours, depending on the activities causing the overhead. Therefore both listed drivers can be used in master-budget planning.

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