Most Process Costing Systems Use Weighted Average Process Costs

question 22

Multiple Choice

Most process costing systems use weighted average process costs.Which of the following is a characteristic of weighted average process costs systems?

• A)These systems account only for costs incurred during the current period.
• B)These systems are not appropriate for environments that involve mass production.
• C)The weighted average process cost system is required by GAAP.
• D)These systems do not distinguish between the costs from the prior period and costs incurred during the current period.
• E)None of the above is a characteristic of weighted average process costs systems.

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