Discussion Post: Cost Accounting
• What are support departments, and why are their costs allocated to other departments? What process is used to allocate support department costs?
• How are joint costs allocated? Explain and analyze using numerical example.
• How are budget variances calculated and used as performance measures? Provide numerical example?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.