When Actual Cost-Allocations Rates Are Used

question 141

Multiple Choice

When actual cost-allocations rates are used:

• A)user divisions pay for costs that exceed budgeted amounts
• B)managers of the supplier division are motivated to improve efficiency
• C)user divisions do not know allocated amounts until the end of the accounting period
• D)managers of the user divisions may be tempted to underestimate planned usage

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