Since Indirect Cost Cannot Be Conveniently or Economically Traced Directly

question 93

Multiple Choice

Since indirect cost cannot be conveniently or economically traced directly to a cost pool or cost object, the management accountant will:

• A)Assign them by means of cost allocation.
• B)Assign them where needed.
• C)Assign them randomly to even out these costs.
• D)Not assign them at all.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as one that satisfies a biological need.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a secondary reinforcer.

Toilet Training

The process of teaching a young child to control their bladder and bowel movements and to use the toilet for elimination.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in operant conditioning that indicates the probability of consequence for a behavior; it signals whether reinforcement or punishment is likely to follow a specific response.