1. How could the direct method be useful in making decisions?
2. After researching the reciprocal method, complete agreement the reciprocal method being the most efficient cost allocation method. According to an accounting resource, the reciprocal method is a method of allocating service department costs to other organizational departments, which results in providing full recognition to interdepartmental services. Write reciprocal method allocates service department costs in both directions. Can someone add to this?
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