Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to the Departmental

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the departmental overhead rate method?

• A) It is logical to use this method when overhead resources are consumed by various products in substantially the same way throughout multiple departments.
• B) It is logical to use this method when overhead resources are consumed by various products in substantially different ways throughout multiple departments.
• C) Each department has the same rate for the same activity pool.
• D) It requires one overhead cost pool and one rate.
• E) It is synonymous with Activity Based Costing.

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