Under the Step-Down Method of Allocation

question 103

Multiple Choice

Under the step-down method of allocation:

• A) The costs for the support department with the smallest total are allocated first
• B) When the second support department's costs are allocated, they are allocated to each of the other departments, but not to the first support department that was allocated.
• C) Once a support department's costs have been allocated, it is available for an additional allocation
• D) Support department costs are allocated solely to operating departments

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