The process of cost apportionment is carried out so that

FINANCIAL
JAMB 2015

The process of cost apportionment is carried out so that

  • A. indirect costs may be controlled
  • B. cost units could gather overhead as they pass through cost centres
  • C. variable costs may be controlled
  • D. common costs are shared among cost centres

Correct Answer: D. common costs are shared among cost centres

Explanation

Cost apportionment is the sharing of commonly incurred expenses proportionately where two or more cost centres are involved



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