Question

is Company uses an ABC system. Which of the following statements​ is/are correct with respect to​ ABC? I. All cost allocation bases used in ABC systems are cost drivers. II. ABC systems are useful in​ manufacturing, but not in merchandising or service industries. III. ABC systems can eliminate cost distortions because ABC develops cost drivers that have a​ cause-and-effect relationship with the activities performed.

Answer 1

Answer:

I. All cost allocation bases used in ABC systems are cost drivers.

III. ABC systems can eliminate cost distortions because ABC develops cost drivers that have a​ cause-and-effect relationship with the activities performed.

Explanation:

I. is TRUE since the basis of ABC costing is determining, quantifying, and using cost drivers to allocate overhead costs.

III, is TRUE since the advantage of ABC costing is allocating costs based on cause and effect relationships.

II. ABC systems are useful in​ manufacturing, but not in merchandising or service industries. ⇒ FALSE

• ABC costing can also be used for merchandising and service industries, although, it is mostly used in manufacturing businesses.