For Each Cost Pool Listed Select an Appropriate Allocation Base

question 154

Essay

For each cost pool listed select an appropriate allocation base from the list below. An allocation base may be used only once. Assume a manufacturing company.
Allocation bases for which the information system can provide data:
1. Number of employees per department
2. Employee wages and salaries per department
3. Production facility square footage
4. Hours of operation of each production department
5. Machine hours by department
6. Operations costs of each department
7. Hours of computer use per month per department
8. Indirect labor-hours per department
Cost pools:

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Definitions:

Movie Theater

A venue specifically designed for the viewing of films, with a large screen and auditorium seating.

Trust-Run Hospital

A healthcare institution managed and operated by a trust to provide medical services to the public.

Corporate Taxes

Taxes imposed on the income or profit of corporations and businesses by the government.

Profit Margin

The portion of revenue that remains after paying all expenses, indicating the financial health and profitability of a business.