Question: Why is cost allocation such a major issue that multiple accounting methods exist? Why isn't it more straightforward? Explain in detail an approach that you believe is generalizable to numerous contexts.
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https://www.pearsoned.ca/highered/divisions/virtual_tours/horngren/man_acc/Ch05ManAcc.pdf