A Major Purpose of Cost Accounting Is to

question 155

Multiple Choice

A major purpose of cost accounting is to

• A) classify all costs as operating or nonoperating.
• B) measure record and report period costs.
• C) provide information to stockholders for investment decisions.
• D) measure record and report product costs.

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Internal Data

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Cultural Values

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Long-Term Goals

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