For Each Responsibility Centre Described Below, Indicate the Type of Responsibility

question 17

Essay

For each responsibility centre described below, indicate the type of responsibility level that is the most appropriate. Select one (or more) of the following levels. If you select more than one level, explain your reasoning. Responsibility levels are:
CC = Cost centre PC = Profit centre IC = Investment centre

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Definitions:

Job and Process Costing

A combined accounting approach that assigns costs to individual units or batches (job costing) and tracks costs across processes for continuous production (process costing).

Predetermined Overhead

An estimate of the manufacturing overhead cost that will be applied to products based on a planned activity level, used for budgetary and costing purposes.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including costs related to the operation of the factory, such as utilities and salaries for supervisors.

Weighted Average Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all units available for sale during the period.