Departments Are Often Used as Cost Pools When Allocating Support

question 113

Multiple Choice

Departments are often used as cost pools when allocating support department costs because:

• A) Many organizations already accumulate costs by department
• B) Generally accepted accounting principles require it
• C) All departments have easily identifiable allocation bases
• D) Canadian income tax regulations require it

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