Allocating Common Fixed Expenses to Business Segments

question 72

Multiple Choice

Allocating common fixed expenses to business segments:

• A) may cause managers to erroneously discontinue business segments.
• B) may cause managers to erroneously keep business segments that should be dropped.
• C) ensures that all costs are covered.
• D) helps managers make good decisions.

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