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The weighted average method uses weight factors in conjunction with physical measures because


A) physical units alone are sufficient to provide the most reasonable allocation method
B) the market value of the joint process should be weighted more heavily towards one of the products
C) the joint process includes a product that requires extra machine time and creates greater wear and tear on the processing machines
D) the net realizable value of one product is greater than that of another product made with the same joint process

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The following list includes the six steps used when allocating support department costs to production departments regardless of the method (i.e., single plantwide rate, multiple production department rates, or activity-based costing) chosen. Put them in the correct order by letter. The following list includes the six steps used when allocating support department costs to production departments regardless of the method (i.e., single plantwide rate, multiple production department rates, or activity-based costing) chosen. Put them in the correct order by letter.

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The reciprocal services method of allocating support department costs to production using the ABC method is the easiest and least accurate.

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When activity-based costing is used to apply overhead to products, support department costs are referred to as


A) support activity costs
B) department activity costs
C) multiple activity costs
D) activity-based department costs

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Joint costs are inseparable


A) before the split-off point
B) after the split-off point
C) before the joint manufacturing process begins
D) after the joint products have been sold

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Which of the following is a drawback in using a single plantwide rate to apply overhead to product costs?


A) Support department costs are not combined with all other overhead costs.
B) A single driver is used for all overhead costs and it is unlikely that the driver selected is appropriate for every type of overhead.
C) Some overhead costs are missing from the application process.
D) Too much emphasis is placed on the fact that manufacturing processes differ from one product to another.

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The following scenarios are encountered by Lillie Manufacturing Company in its many production facilities around the country. As the managerial accountant, you are asked to choose an appropriate support department cost allocation method. Indicate whether the scenario warrants the use of a single plantwide rate, multiple production department rates, or activity-based costing. Use each method only once.a.Single plantwide rate b.Multiple production department rates c.Activity-based costing -Scenario 1: Lillie Manufacturing has a plant in Wisconsin that manufactures one product in one department with 25 employees and one plant manager. It runs one 8-hour shift a day.

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Scotland Beauty Products manufactures face cream, body lotion, and liquid soap in a joint manufacturing process. At the split-off point, the company has 300 pounds of face cream with a market value of $15 per pound, 200 pounds of body lotion with a market value of $13 per pound, and 300 pounds of liquid soap with a market value of $7 per pound and has incurred $200,000 in joint costs.Using the market value at split-off method, allocate the joint costs to (a) face cream, (b) body lotion, and (c) liquid soap. Round percentages in intermediate steps to the nearest whole percentage.

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Support department costs are applied to products as a part of


A) fixed manufacturing costs
B) variable cost of goods sold
C) fixed selling and administrative expenses
D) overhead

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Match each description below to the appropriate method for allocating costs (a-c). -Overhead costs are first directly traced or distributed to support and production activities, then support activity costs are allocated to production activities based on the amount of support activity used by each production activity; production activity costs are applied to the products using cost drivers for each production activity. A)Single plantwide overhead rate B)Multiple production department rates C)Activity-based costing

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Using the direct method, Pone Hill Company allocates Janitorial Department costs based on square footage serviced. It allocates Cafeteria Department costs based on the number of employees served. It has the following information about its two service departments and two production departments, Cutting and Assembly: Using the direct method, Pone Hill Company allocates Janitorial Department costs based on square footage serviced. It allocates Cafeteria Department costs based on the number of employees served. It has the following information about its two service departments and two production departments, Cutting and Assembly:   The percentage (proportional)  usage of the Cafeteria Department by the Assembly Department is A) 75% B) 22.2% C) 25% D) 18.2% The percentage (proportional) usage of the Cafeteria Department by the Assembly Department is


A) 75%
B) 22.2%
C) 25%
D) 18.2%

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A major drawback to using a single plantwide rate is that it is applied using a single driver for all overhead costs and it is unlikely that the driver is appropriate for every type of overhead.

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Juana, a managerial accountant, notes to her colleague that she is reviewing spreadsheets to determine overhead costs that need to be transferred to support and production departments. Juana is working on the process to


A) apply overhead costs
B) assign overhead costs
C) distribute overhead costs
D) allocate overhead costs

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Using the sequential method, Pone Hill Company allocates Janitorial Department costs based on square footage serviced. It allocates Cafeteria Department costs based on the number of employees served. It has determined to allocate Janitorial costs before Cafeteria costs.It has the following information about its two service departments and two production departments, Cutting and Assembly: Using the sequential method, Pone Hill Company allocates Janitorial Department costs based on square footage serviced. It allocates Cafeteria Department costs based on the number of employees served. It has determined to allocate Janitorial costs before Cafeteria costs.It has the following information about its two service departments and two production departments, Cutting and Assembly:   How much of the Janitorial Department's $450,000 costs is allocated to the Cutting Department? A) $90,000 B) $360,000 C) $45,000 D) $44,550 How much of the Janitorial Department's $450,000 costs is allocated to the Cutting Department?


A) $90,000
B) $360,000
C) $45,000
D) $44,550

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The market value at split-off method of allocating joint costs is easy to apply because estimating market value at the split-off point is always possible and is very accurate.

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Support departments are sometimes called production departments because the two terms mean the same thing.

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A single plantwide overhead application rate


A) focuses on identifying multiple drivers to apply to every single production department
B) is likely to result in the most accurate product costs
C) is likely to result in inaccurate product costs
D) requires a multiple-step application process from support departments to production departments

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Which of the following statements is false about the order in which management determines the sequencing of support department allocations under the sequential method of allocating support department costs to production departments?


A) Departments with more employees are allocated earlier.
B) Departments with more accurate cost drivers are allocated earlier.
C) Departments serving a large number of support departments are allocated earlier.
D) Departments with higher costs are allocated earlier.

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Which of the following statements is false about joint manufacturing processes?


A) Joint costs are by definition inseparable.
B) Companies producing joint products often allocate joint costs to individual products.
C) Product costs are more accurate if joint costs are allocated to individual products.
D) Joint manufacturing processes are simple and rarely require careful attention from managers when analyzing and interpreting product costs that include joint costs.

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Support departments are sometimes called


A) indirect departments
B) cost departments
C) service departments
D) activity-based departments

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