What Is the Purpose of Using a "Cost Allocation System

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a "cost allocation system" such as FIFO?

• A)Determining which expenditures to capitalize into the "inventory" account.
• B)Determining which expenditures to expense into the "cost of goods sold" account.
• C)Determining how much of the costs recognized in inventory should be expensed in the year.
• D)Determining the appropriate valuation of inventories that remain on hand.

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