What are the differences between single and dual rate allocation? Explain with suitable examples.     b) Provide a numerical example for single rate allocation and dual rate allocation and explain the process of allocating support department costs to the operating department, assuming that: The company has two support departments “S1 & S2” and two operating departments “O1 & O2.” The company use the direct method to allocate support department costs.       Note: You are required to provide numerical examples assuming the values of your own and they should not be copied from any sources.

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What are the differences between single and dual rate allocation? Explain with suitable examples.    

b) Provide a numerical example for single rate allocation and dual rate allocation and explain the process of allocating support department costs to the operating department, assuming that:

  • The company has two support departments “S1 & S2” and two operating departments “O1 & O2.”
  • The company use the direct method to allocate support department costs.      

Note: You are required to provide numerical examples assuming the values of your own and they should not be copied from any sources.   

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