A company accepts a special order using spare production capacity. Which cost is most important in deciding whether to accept it?
Correct answer: B. The additional cost caused by the order
- A. The historical cost of the factory
- B. The additional cost caused by the order
- C. The allocated head-office rent
- D. The book value of existing equipment
Explanation
With spare capacity, the decision should focus on the incremental costs and revenues created by the order. Historical costs and unavoidable allocated costs do not change because of acceptance.
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