A zero balance in the manufacturing overhead account indicates that actual overhead and applied overhead cost are equal,so that all inventory is reflected at actual cost.

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When the manufacturing overhead account has a zero balance, it means that the actual overhead cost incurred and the applied overhead cost are equal. This indicates that all inventory is reflected at actual cost because there is no over or underapplied overhead.

A Zero Balance in the Manufacturing Overhead Account Indicates That