An Organization Faces Many Challenges When Implementing an Environmental Accounting

question 117

Multiple Choice

An organization faces many challenges when implementing an environmental accounting (EMA) system. Which of the following inherent challenges must an organization overcome when the costs associated with hazardous materials disposal are combined with other overhead costs in its accounting system?

• A)Hidden cost
• B)Communication issue
• C)Newness of EMA
• D)Historical orientation of accounting

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