A partial list of the costs for Wisconsin and Minnesota Railroad, a short hauler of freight, follows. Classify each cost as either indirect or direct. purposes of classifying each cost, use the train as the cost object. Costs Classification a. Cost to lease (rent) railroad cars b. Cost of track and bed (ballast) replacement c. Diesel fuel costs d. Cost to lease (rent) train locomotives e. Depreciation of terminal facilities f. Maintenance costs of right-of-way, bridges, and buildings

A partial list of the costs for Wisconsin and Minnesota Railroad, a short hauler of freight, follows. Classify each cost as either indirect or direct. purposes of classifying each cost, use the train as the cost object. Costs Classification a. Cost to lease (rent) railroad cars b. Cost of track and bed (ballast) replacement c. Diesel fuel costs d. Cost to lease (rent) train locomotives e. Depreciation of terminal facilities f. Maintenance costs of right-of-way, bridges, and buildings

Managerial Accounting

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Author:Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Publisher:Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Chapter1: Introduction To Managerial Accounting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: Classifying costs In a service company A partial list of the costs for Wisconsin and Minnesota...

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