Depreciation Is the Systematic Allocation of the Cost of a Long-Lived

question 5

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Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the cost of a long-lived asset, such as property, plant, and equipment, over the asset's physical life.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.

Direct Method

An accounting approach used to allocate service department costs directly to producing departments without considering other service departments.

Janitorial Department

A division within an organization responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation within the premises.

Cost Allocated

The amount of indirect costs assigned to cost objects based on certain criteria or cost drivers.