The First Step Under the Step-Down Method Is

question 94

Multiple Choice

The first step under the step-down method is:

• A) allocate total support department costs to production departments.
• B) choose a sequence in which to allocate support department costs.
• C) apply a cost to the secondary support departments.
• D) determine the overhead base for each production department.

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