Accounting Principles - Standalone book
Accounting Principles - Standalone book
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781118875056
Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 22, Problem 19Q

(a)

To determine

Variable Costing: The method of costing which takes only variable cost into consideration for calculating the product costs is called as variable costing. Variable costing method is useful for establishing the lowest cost at which a particular product can be sold.

To determine: The major rationale for the use of variable costing.

(b)

To determine

the reasons for not using variable costing for financial reporting purposes.

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