Bruce Owns Several Sole Proprietorships

question 143

Essay

Bruce owns several sole proprietorships. Must Bruce use the same accounting method for each of these businesses?

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Definitions:

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting system that accumulates costs by individual jobs or orders, rather than processes or departments.

Production Departments

Specific areas within a manufacturing facility where particular aspects of the production process are performed.

Customizing Department

A division within a company that modifies products to meet specific customer requirements or preferences.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated.