COST ACCOUNTING

16th Edition

ISBN: 9781323169261

Author: Horngren

Publisher: PEARSON C

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Describe four purposes of cost allocation.

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COST ACCOUNTING

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Solution Summary: The author explains the four purposes of cost allocation: to provide information for economic decisions, motivate employees, justify costs, and measure assets and income.

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