Consider the Following Statements About Relevant Costing and Activity-Based Costing

question 81

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements about relevant costing and activity-based costing:
I. The concept of relevant costs and benefits cannot be used in conjunction with an activity-based costing system.
II. The concept of relevant costs and benefits must be modified for use with an activity-based costing system.
III. Generally speaking, the decision maker can better associate relevant costs with the activities that drive them under an activity-based costing system than under a conventional product-costing system.
Which of the above statements is (are) true?

• A) I only.
• B) II only.
• C) III only.
• D) I and II.
• E) II and III.

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Definitions:

Video Sales

The commercial activity of selling video content, including physical media like DVDs or digital downloads and streaming.

Proportionate Costs

Expenses that vary in relation to the level of activity or volume of output in a business, similar to variable costs.

Wholesale Costs

The price charged for goods or materials when sold in large quantities to retailers or other businesses, as opposed to retail prices charged to consumers.

Overhead Expenses

Costs not directly tied to the production of goods or services but necessary for running a business, such as rent and utilities.