Discretionary Costs Are Often Difficult to Control Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Discretionary costs are often difficult to control because

• A)it is difficult to measure the cost.
• B)they cannot be changed in the short run.
• C)they cannot be changed from period to period.
• D)it is difficult to measure the benefits of discretionary activities.

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