A Limitation of Transfer Prices Based on Actual Cost Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

A limitation of transfer prices based on actual cost is that they: (CIA adapted)

• A) charge inefficiencies to the department that is transferring the goods.
• B) charge inefficiencies to the department that is receiving the goods.
• C) must be adjusted by some markup.
• D) lack clarity and administrative convenience.

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