Question 44
Departmental AccountsThe best method of allocating expenses among departments is to
- A.allocate expenses to each department in proportion to the sales of that department
- B.charge against each department those costs which are within its control
- C.charge expenses against each department in proportion to the purchases of that department
- D.allocate expenses to each section of the department in relation to the number of people.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (charge against each department those costs which are within its control)
Explanation
Charging each department with the costs it controls is the fairest basis and helps judge its manager.