The method, which allocates cost of support department for operating departments by recognizing all the mutual services provided is classified as ___________?

Correct answer: D. reciprocal method

  • A. indirect method
  • B. direct method
  • C. step down method
  • D. reciprocal method

Explanation

The reciprocal method recognizes all mutual services exchanged among support departments before allocating their costs to operating departments. This distinguishes it from the direct and step-down methods.

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