What is the main difference between allocation and apportionment of overhead?
Correct answer: A. Allocation assigns a whole cost, while apportionment shares a cost
- A. Allocation assigns a whole cost, while apportionment shares a cost
- B. Allocation shares a cost, while apportionment assigns a whole cost
- C. Allocation records revenue, while apportionment records expenses
- D. Allocation measures output, while apportionment measures labour
Explanation
Allocation charges an entire overhead item to one cost centre when it can be identified with that centre. Apportionment divides a common overhead among two or more cost centres using a reasonable basis.
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