EXERCISE 3-16 (30 MINUTES)

3. If the predetermined overhead rate is based on the professional staff

hours available, the computations would be:

Estimated overhead cost (a)... $310,500 $310,500

Professional staff hours available (b)... 6,000 6,000

Predetermined overhead rate (a) ÷ (b) ... $51.75 $51.75

Professional staff hours charged to Ms. Brinksi’s

account... × 2.5 × 2.5

Overhead applied to Ms. Brinksi’s account ... $129.38 $129.38