The under absorption or over absorption of overheads arises due to following reasons:
- Error is estimating overhead expenses.
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- Unexpected charges in the methods of production affecting the amount of overheads.
- Unanticipated changes in the production capacity.
- Seasonal fluctuations in the overhead expenses from period to period.
- Actual working hours may be more or less than hours anticipated.