A Factor Having a "Cause-And-Effect" Relationship with a Cost Object

question 58

Multiple Choice

A factor having a "cause-and-effect" relationship with a cost object is called a(n) :

• A) cost driver.
• B) allocation base.
• C) direct cost.
• D) indirect cost.

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Definitions:

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