Distinguish-meanings of a joint product and a by-product


Questions:

(a) Distinguish between the meanings of a joint product and a by-product.

(b) Describe and briefly discuss the appropriateness of two acceptable methods of accounting for the by-product in the determination of the cost of the main products.

(c) Assuming proper treatment of the by-product costs, describe two acceptable methods of allocating to joint products the cost of the initial producing department.

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