During a typical accounting period, if the assigned indirect cost is $700 but the actual indirect cost incurred is $800, how is this difference categorized?

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Explanation

When the actual indirect cost ($800) exceeds the allocated amount ($700), the indirect cost is considered under allocated, meaning not enough cost was assigned initially.

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During a typical accounting period, if the assigned indirect cost is $700 but the actual indirect cost incurred is $800, how is this difference categorized?

Explanation

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