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    What is administrative overhead?

    DateThursday, October 21, 2010 at 7:51AM

    Administrative overhead is those costs not involved in the development or production of goods or services.

    This is essentially all overhead that is not included in manufacturing overhead. Examples of administrative overhead costs are the costs of front office administration and sales.

    Similar Terms

    Administrative overhead is also known as general and administrative overhead.

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    AuthorSteven Bragg | CommentPost a Comment |
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