A Cost Allocation Rule Is the Method or Process Used

question 138

Multiple Choice

A cost allocation rule is the method or process used to assign the costs in the ________ to the ________.

• A) cost allocation; cost pool
• B) cost pool; opportunity cost
• C) cost object; cost pool
• D) cost pool; cost object

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Definitions:

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