Once the Total Cost Pool for Each Support Department Has

question 82

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Once the total cost pool for each support department has been determined the next step is to choose the allocation basis.

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Definitions:

Straight Line Amortization

A technique for distributing the expense of an intangible asset evenly over its lifespan in yearly increments.

Goodwill

The intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement showing the financial position of a company and its subsidiaries as one single entity.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal business cycle of a company.