The Weighted-Average Method of Process Costing Differs from the FIFO

question 22

Multiple Choice

The weighted-average method of process costing differs from the FIFO method of process costing in that the weighted-average method:

• A)can be used under any cost flow assumption.
• B)does not require the use of predetermined overhead rates.
• C)keeps costs in the beginning inventory separate from current period costs.
• D)does not consider the degree of completion of units in the beginning work in process inventory when computing equivalent units of production.

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