The Most Useful Data for Evaluation of a Manager's Cost

question 71

Multiple Choice

The most useful data for evaluation of a manager's cost performance is based on:

• A)Controllable costs.
• B)Contribution percentages.
• C)Departmental contributions to overhead.
• D)Uncontrollable expenses.
• E)Direct costs.

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