First-Stage Allocations in an ABC System Should Not Be Based

question 363

True/False

First-stage allocations in an ABC system should not be based on the opinions of employees about how costs should be distributed among activity cost pools.

Recognize the significance of the contribution margin and segment margin for managerial decisions.

Identify and understand the implications of fixed and variable costs on pricing and inventory valuation decisions.

Understand the concept of absorption costing versus variable costing and their impact on net operating income.

Calculate net operating income under both absorption and variable costing.

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