Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Cost Driver for Allocating

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate cost driver for allocating indirect costs to a human resources department in a service company?

• A) Number of employees
• B) Number of customers
• C) Square footage of office space
• D) Either number of employees or square footage of office space depending on the nature of the indirect cost

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Definitions:

Foreign LLPs

Limited liability partnerships established in one jurisdiction but registered to do business in another jurisdiction, often with different legal implications.

Distribution

The process of delivering or spreading goods, services, or financial assets from a central point to multiple recipients or locations.

Limited Partnership

A partnership consisting of at least one general partner, who manages the business and is personally liable for debts, and one or more limited partners, who contribute capital and have limited liabilities.

Partnership's Liabilities

The financial obligations or debts that a partnership entity is responsible for.