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