Savings Bank of Lawrence Has Three Revenue-Generating Departments: Checking Accounts

question 39

Multiple Choice

Savings Bank of Lawrence has three revenue-generating departments: checking accounts, savings accounts, and loans.The bank also has three service areas: administration, personnel, and accounting.The direct costs per month and the interdepartmental service structure are shown below: How much cost would be allocated to the savings account area from administration using the direct method?

• A) $5,000
• B) $10,000
• C) $20,000
• D) $40,000

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the consumption of the asset's value over time.

Depreciation Estimates

Projections or calculations made regarding the decrease in value of tangible assets over time due to use, wear, or obsolescence.

Depreciation Method

A systematic approach to allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are long-term tangible assets intended for use in the production or supply of goods or services, not easily converted to cash within a year.