Allocation Bases Used in Allocating Support Department Costs

question 1

Multiple Choice

Allocation bases used in allocating support department costs:

• A) Can be any kind of measure
• B) Should be related to the services provided by the support department
• C) Are usually based only on the direct costs of the departments
• D) Are not cost drivers

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