Variable Overhead Expenses

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Variable Overhead Expenses, also known as variable overhead costs, refer to the indirect, fluctuating expenses incurred during production that vary with the level of output. These costs include utilities, indirect materials, and indirect labor, which change in proportion to the production volume. Unlike fixed overheads, variable overhead expenses are not constant and adjust with operational activity levels, impacting the overall cost structure.

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