Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Cost Driver for Allocating

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate cost driver for allocating indirect costs to a human resources department in a service company?

• A) Number of employees
• B) Number of customers
• C) Square footage of office space
• D) Either number of employees or square footage of office space depending on the nature of the indirect cost

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