Using the Appropriate Rationale, Which of the Following Scenarios Represents

question 11

Multiple Choice

Using the appropriate rationale, which of the following scenarios represents the proper determination of the order in which management should sequence support department allocations under the sequential method of allocating support department costs to production departments?

• A)A Janitorial support department with 50 employees should be allocated earlier than a Cafeteria support department with 25 employees.
• B)A Maintenance department with a less accurate cost driver should be allocated earlier than a Cafeteria support department with an extremely accurate cost driver.
• C)A Purchasing support department that serves one production department should be allocated earlier than a Janitorial support department serving five production departments.
• D)A Janitorial support department with a cost of $500,000 should be allocated earlier than a Purchasing support department with a cost of $30,000.

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Definitions:

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling securities, including commissions, exchange fees, and taxes that can affect the profitability of investments.

Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from taking an allowable deduction from taxable income.

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Expenses and financial losses associated with undergoing bankruptcy, including legal fees, asset liquidation costs, and potential loss of business.

Optimal Capital Structure

The best mix of debt, equity, and other financial instruments that maximizes a company's market value while minimizing its cost of capital.