The cost allocation base . A. is a systematic way to link an indirect cost or group of indirect costs to cost objects B. is a grouping of individual indirect cost items C. is anything for which a measurement of costs is desired D. are costs related to a particular cost object that cannot be traced to that cost object in an economically feasible way

The correct answer is letter "A": is a systematic way to link an indirect cost or group of indirect costs to cost objects.

Explanation:

Cost allocation is the method of assigning costs to cost objects. Cost objects are items or activities that are preferable to have their own costs allocated such as a product or a department within a firm. Cost allocation is a measure of profitability at the moment of evaluating a subsidiary. It is mainly used for financial reporting purposes.

1) the stages a new product goes through from beginning to end, i.e., the stages that a product passes through from introduction through growth, maturity, and decline. 2) the time from initial research and development to the time at which sales and support of the product to customers are withdrawn. 3) the period of time during which a product can be produced and marketed profitably.

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