{"id":58399,"date":"2024-04-16T01:18:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=58399"},"modified":"2024-04-16T01:18:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T01:18:49","slug":"method-which-allocates-cost-of-support-department-to-operating-and-support-departments-is-known-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/method-which-allocates-cost-of-support-department-to-operating-and-support-departments-is-known-as\/","title":{"rendered":"Method, which allocates cost of support department to operating and support departments is known as"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;indirect method&#8221; option2=&#8221;direct method&#8221; option3=&#8221;step down method&#8221; option4=&#8221;reciprocal method&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>D. reciprocal method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reciprocal method is a cost allocation method that recognizes the mutual services provided by support departments to each other. It is the most accurate method of cost allocation, but it is also the most complex.<\/p>\n<p>The indirect method is a cost allocation method that allocates the costs of support departments to operating departments only. It is the simplest method of cost allocation, but it is also the least accurate.<\/p>\n<p>The step-down method is a cost allocation method that allocates the costs of support departments to operating departments in a sequential manner. It is more accurate than the indirect method, but it is not as accurate as the reciprocal method.<\/p>\n<p>The following is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indirect method<\/strong>. The indirect method allocates the costs of support departments to operating departments only. The costs of support departments are allocated based on a predetermined allocation base, such as the number of employees or the square footage of space occupied.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step-down method<\/strong>. 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