The Following Are Key Terms in Chapter 12 That Relate

question 19

Short Answer

The following are key terms in Chapter 12 that relate to costing of government services:
A.Allowable costs
B.Job order costing
C.Cost principle
D.Cost objective
E.Indirect costs
F.Direct costs
G.Process costing
H.Activity-based costing
For each of the following definitions,indicate the key term from the list above that best matches by placing the appropriate letter in the blank space next to the definition
_____ 1. A system that identifies specific costs that drive the cost of service or production activities
_____ 2. Costs incurred that cannot be identified specifically with a cost objective
_____ 3. Costs that meet specific criteria determined by the resource provider
_____ 4. A program,function,activity,award,organizational subdivision,contract,or work unit established for the accumulation of costs
_____ 5. System appropriate for recording costs of continuous activities or processes

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Definitions:

Class Action

A type of lawsuit in which a group of people with the same or similar injuries caused by the same action or product sue the defendant as a collective.

Gender-based

Pertaining to or differentiating based on gender, often in the context of discrimination, norms, or roles.

Challenging Goals

Objectives that are difficult to achieve but are designed to motivate and push individuals or organizations towards higher levels of performance.

Unethical Behaviour

Actions or practices that violate moral norms, legal statutes, or social standards, often to gain unfair advantages.