To Provide Better Decision Making Information About Products, ABC Systems

question 84

Multiple Choice

To provide better decision making information about products, ABC systems can be set up with separate activity pools and cost rates for

• A) Different levels of the ABC cost hierarchy
• B) Different customers based on profitability levels
• C) A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Net Income

Net income is the total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue, indicating the company's profit.

Inventory

Goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale or processing.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost determination.

Operating Expenses

Recurring expenses related to the core operations of a business, excluding the cost of goods sold, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.