An Overhead Cost That Can Be Traced Directly to Either

question 32

Multiple Choice

An overhead cost that can be traced directly to either a service or production department:

• A)Is called a "flow through" cost.
• B)Requires less allocation effort.
• C)Is charged directly to that department.
• D)Must be variable.
• E)Must be fixed.

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