The Determination of a Cost as Being Either Direct or Indirect

question 216

Multiple Choice

The determination of a cost as being either direct or indirect depends upon

• A) the accounting system.
• B) the allocation system.
• C) the cost tracing system.
• D) the cost object chosen to determine its individual costs.

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