In Determining the Amount of Indirect Costs to Be Allocated

question 13

Multiple Choice

In determining the amount of indirect costs to be allocated to the cost object the first step is:

• A) to develop a cost allocation formula
• B) to develop a predetermined cost rate
• C) to select a cost driver
• D) to decide on the number of cost pools

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