Some companies allocate their overhead cost using a plantwide overhead rate largely because of its simplicity.

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Plantwide overhead rate method involves applying a single overhead rate to all products based on their direct labor hours, machine hours, or another suitable allocation base. This approach is easy to use and often preferred by small companies or those with relatively simple operations.

Some Companies Allocate Their Overhead Cost Using a Plantwide Overhead