In the journal entry that records overhead variances, the manufacturing overhead allocated accounts are closed.

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The manufacturing overhead allocated accounts are closed at the end of the period in which the actual overhead costs are recorded and the overhead variances are calculated. This is done to transfer the balance of the allocated accounts to the Cost of Goods Sold account, which reflects the actual overhead costs incurred during the period.

In the Journal Entry That Records Overhead Variances, the Manufacturing