One of the Primary Differences Between Job Costing for Service

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the primary differences between job costing for service firms and job costing for manufacturing companies is service firms generally:

• A) use fewer direct materials.
• B) have less direct labor.
• C) do not use predetermined overhead rates.
• D) have no Work-in-Process Inventory.

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