What Is the Basic Premise Behind Activity-Based Costing Systems (ABC)

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Essay

What is the basic premise behind activity-based costing systems (ABC)? What is an activity? Describe how ABC systems work.

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Definitions:

Voting Shares

Shares of a company that provide the shareholder the right to vote on corporate matters, such as the election of the board of directors.

Open Market

A market where buying and selling of goods and services take place with minimal restrictions or regulations, often referring to the stock market.

Ownership Percentage

The fraction or percentage of a company that is owned by a shareholder or group of shareholders.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on corporate matters.