In a job order costing system, when overhead costs are applied, they increase the Work in Process Inventory account.

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Overhead costs are applied to the job based on a predetermined overhead rate, and are added to the job's direct materials and direct labor costs to calculate the total cost of the job. This total cost is then added to the Work in Process Inventory account.

In a Job Order Costing System, When Overhead Costs Are