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Concept Introduction:
Activity-based costing: Activity-based costing is one of the cost allocation methods where overhead costs are allocated based on activity usage. It can be determined by using multiplying activity rate and activity usage. Activities can be classified as production, setups, design, and factory services.
The activity rates for each job.
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Concept Introduction:
Activity-based costing: Activity-based costing is one of the cost allocation methods where overhead costs are allocated based on activity usage. It can be determined by using multiplying activity rate and activity usage. Activities can be classified as production, setups, design, and factory services.
The allocated costs of a job.
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