In a normal job-order costing system,the salary of the factory supervisor would usually be recorded as a debit to which of the following accounts?
A) Manufacturing Overhead.
B) Salary Expense.
C) Work in Process.
D) Finished Goods.

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The salary of the factory supervisor, being an indirect cost associated with the production process but not directly traceable to specific jobs, is typically recorded as a debit to Manufacturing Overhead. This account accumulates all indirect costs which are later allocated to Work in Process and eventually to Finished Goods and Cost of Goods Sold as products move through the production cycle.

In a Normal Job-Order Costing System,the Salary of the Factory