Under Activity Based Costing (ABC), costs are allocated based on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under Activity Based Costing (ABC), costs are allocated based on:
A. Cost Drivers
B. Volume of Production only
C. Direct Labor Hours
D. Machine Hours
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ABC traces overheads to specific activities and allocates them to products based on the consumption of 'cost drivers'.

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The 'External Commercial Borrowings' (ECB) policy is governed by:
A. DGFT
B. RBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. SEBI

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. Postpone audit
B. Replace interim testing
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D. Update audit findings from an interim date to the period end

Correct Answer: Option D


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A and B share profits 3:2. They admit C for 1/5th share. C brings ₹50,000 as capital and ₹20,000 as goodwill. Goodwill is withdrawn by old partners. The amount credited to A's capital for goodwill will be:
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B. ₹8,000
C. ₹12,000
D. ₹10,000

Correct Answer: Option C


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