True or False "Setup costs should not be allocated directly to products via machine hours."  The answer is True. The company should allocate setup costs to the batch of products that will run after the setup occurs.  My question: Are setup costs allocated indirectly to products via machine hours?  Please explain the answer thoroughly with examples.

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Q: Explain the Over head cost control  benefits and drawbacks in manufacturing unit.

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Q: APPLY THE CONCEPTS: Determine the total fixed cost Costs that are not tied to changes in production…

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Q: Process costing systems are used only by companies that manufacture physical products; companies…

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Q: Costs that are not tied to changes in production level across the relevant range are known as "fixed…

A: Total FC always remain constant and does not vary with the production level.

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Q: The following statements refer to organisations that use service costing: (i)  The service provided…

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Q: service costing is the difficulty in defining a realistic cost unit. (iv) Inventory levels are…

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Management by Exception

A manager’s job is a very tough one. A manager needs to look at the various areas of work and as a manager he has to look after two or more important jobs or activities at the same time for the growth of the business. In order to do all these things in an effective manner, a manager must adopt or practice different management styles and tactics.