When Investments in Facilities Are Shared by Different Subunits in a Firm

question 121

Multiple Choice

When investments in facilities are shared by different subunits in a firm, allocation of the cost of these common facilities to sharing units should be determined by:

• A) Reference to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• B) Relative sales dollars generated by the various units.
• C) The relative amount of use of the facilities, or demand for the facilities, by the various investment centers in the organization.
• D) Special techniques prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• E) Some measure of current value (e.g., replacement cost).

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