Horngren's Cost Accounting, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134476032
Author: Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.7Q
To determine
Cost Allocation Method:
The cost allocation method is the method by which the costs to be assigned are identified and aggregated. The cost allocation method is of two types, single rate allocation method, and dual rate allocation method.
To explain: The difference between the three methods of allocating the costs of support departments to the operating departments.
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