Question

Expenses that are not easily associated with a specific department, and which are incurred for the joint benefit of more than one department, are:

Answer 1

Answer:Indirect Expenses

Explanation:  Indirect Expenses are those expenses which are not directly related to the product manufactured or service rendered by  a  company but are generally incurred in the operating and running of a business and cannot be traced to a particular department because the benefits are enjoyed collectively-The reason why its expenses are usually shared among departments or sectors.

Examples of indirect expenses include Rent, salaries to employees, legal charges, insurance of building, depreciation, printing charges, office expenses, telephone bills, advertising, marketing, stationery etc.