Question

Spin Cycle Architecture uses three activity pools to apply overhead to its projects. Each activity has a cost driver used to allocate the overhead costs to the projects. The activities and related overhead costs are as follows: initial concept formation $42,200; design $556,000; and construction oversight $124,200. The cost drivers and estimated use are as follows.

Activities Cost Drivers Expected Use of Cost Driver/Activity
Initial concept formation Number of project changes 15
Design Square feet 138,000
Construction oversight Number of months 105

Compute the predetermined overhead rate for each activity.

Answer 1

The predetermined overhead rate for each activity.

Activities: Initial concept formation $42,200;

Cost Drivers: Number of project changes

Expected Use of Cost Driver/Activity = 15

Predetermined overhead rate for activity = Overhead/Cost Driver= 42,200/ 15= $2813

Activities: Design $556,000;

Cost Drivers :Square feet

Expected Use of Cost Driver/Activity = 38,000

Predetermined overhead rate for activity =Overhead/Cost Driver= 556,000/ 38,000 =$ 14.63

Activities: Construction oversight $124,200.

Cost Drivers: Number of months

Expected Use of Cost Driver/Activity= 105

Predetermined overhead rate for activity = Overhead/Cost Driver= 124,220/ 105 = 1183.04