Support-department cost allocation, reciprocal method (continuation of 15-19). Refer to the data given in Exercise 15-19. 1.

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Support-department cost allocation, reciprocal method (continuation of 15-19). Refer to the data given in Exercise 15-19.

1. Allocate the two support departments’ costs to the two operating departments using the reciprocal method. Use (a) linear equations and (b) repeated iterations.

2. Compare and explain differences in requirement 1 with those in requirement 1 of Exercise 15-19. Which method do you prefer? Why?

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Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis

ISBN: 978-0136126638

13th Edition

Authors: Charles T. Horngren, Srikant M.Dater, George Foster, Madhav

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