What Is the Purpose of Using a "Cost Allocation System

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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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Definitions:

Avoidable Cost

Expenses that can be eliminated if a particular decision or action is not pursued.

Special Order

A special order is an order for goods or services that is outside the company's normal scope of operations or production schedule, often requiring special pricing or terms.

Minimum Selling Price

The lowest price at which a product can be sold to cover its production costs without making a loss.

Constrained Resource

A limited resource that restricts a company's ability to produce goods, deliver services, or achieve its objectives.