The Reciprocal Allocation Method ________

question 108

Multiple Choice

The reciprocal allocation method ________.

• A) is the most widely used because of its simplicity
• B) requires the ranking of support departments in the order that the allocation is to proceed
• C) fully incorporates interdepartmental relationships into the support-department cost allocations
• D) allocates support-department costs to other support departments and to operating departments in a sequential manner that partially recognizes the mutual services provided among all support departments

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