Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding the Six-Step

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding the six-step process as it is utilized in the reciprocal services method?

• A)Steps 1-3 of the reciprocal services method are the same as for the direct and sequential methods.
• B)In Step 4, the proportional usage of each support department's cost driver by the other departments to which its costs are to be allocated is determined.
• C)In Step 5, support department costs are allocated sequentially among the departments by using a single algebraic equation.
• D)In Step 6, production department costs are applied to products.

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