d in the cost of the product b) that it is not really useful for managerial decisions c) that it is not allowable under GAAP

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Problem 6DQ: Overhead costs are the source of product cost distortions. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
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A downside to absorption costing is:

a) not including fixed manufacturing overhead in the cost of the product

b) that it is not really useful for managerial decisions

c) that it is not allowable under GAAP

d) that it is not well designed for cost-volume-profit analysis

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