To Decide the Type and Number of Cost Pools to Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

To decide the type and number of cost pools to use for support cost allocation, managers should consider the:

• A) Reasons for allocating support department costs
• B) Ability of operating departments to bear the costs
• C) Method they plan to use for the allocation
• D) Allocation base

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