The Only Difference Between Absorption Costing and Variable Costing Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The only difference between absorption costing and variable costing is the treatment of

• A)all variable costs.
• B)variable overhead costs.
• C)all fixed costs.
• D)fixed overhead costs.

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