Which of the following statements is (are) false regarding the direct method of allocating service department costs?

(A) The selection of an allocation base in the direct method is easier than the selection of an allocation base in the step method.

(B) Once an allocation is made from a service department using the direct method, no further allocations are made back to that department.

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Makena Joseph

18 March, 18:05

Which of the following statements is (are) false regarding the direct method of allocating service department costs?

(A) The selection of an allocation base in the direct method is easier than the selection of an allocation base in the step method.

(B) Once an allocation is made from a service department using the direct method, no further allocations are made back to that department.

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Xavier Nguyen · Answer 1

Correct Question: Which of the following statements is (are) false regarding the direct method of allocating service department costs?

(A) The selection of an allocation base in the direct method is easier than the selection of an allocation base in the step method.

(B) Once an allocation is made from a service department using the direct method, no further allocations are made back to that department.

A. Only A is false.

B. Only B is false.

C. Neither A nor B is false.

D. Both A and B are false.

Answer:

A, Only A is false

Explanation:

The selection of an allocation base in the direct method is easier than the selection of an allocation base is false in that allocation base in step method allocates support costs to the support departments and the operating departments that recognise the services provided betwenn thos suport departments.

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