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What problems might be encountered when attempting to implement a cost-based transfer pricing system? A market-based transfer pricing system?

What problems might be encountered when attempting to implement a cost-based transfer pricing system? A market-based transfer pricing system?

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The biggest problem involves how the term cost is defined A cost can be defined as any of the follow…View the full answer


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Posted Date: July 17, 2012 06:01:54
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