The costs, which consist of interdepartmental cost allocations plus cost of support department are classified as ___________?

Correct answer: A. complete reciprocal costs

  • A. complete reciprocal costs
  • B. artificial costs
  • C. operating costs
  • D. flexible operating costs

Explanation

Complete reciprocal costs include the support department's own costs together with costs allocated from other departments, including reciprocal interdepartmental allocations. This distinguishes them from simple operating costs.

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