List Three Reasons Why Service Department Costs Should Be Allocated

question 31

Essay

List three reasons why service department costs should be allocated to production and explain the difference between the direct method and the step-down method of allocating service costs.

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Definitions:

Receivables Policy

A set of guidelines a company follows to manage its accounts receivable, including credit terms, collection methods, and credit limits.

Credit-Granting Policy

A set of guidelines that a lender uses to determine whether to extend credit to borrowers and on what terms.

Credit Policy Effects

The impact of a company's credit policy on its cash flows, sales volume, and overall financial health, including aspects like credit terms and collection practices.

Cost Factor

A numerical or percentage factor that is applied to a base cost to determine the total cost of a project or production.