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Assignment 1: Discussion—Activity-Based Costing System

Activity-based costing is one of the most accurate methods that can be used to allocate overhead. However, it is not often used in many smaller organizations due to the substantial cost involved with its implementation.

Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research the activity-based costing method. Use your research and/or your experiences as a working professional to complete this assignment.

Respond to the following:

  • If you have utilized an activity-based costing system in your former or current employment, describe how this system had been used. In your response, be sure to include your experience and position on the effectiveness of the activity-based costing system. Support your ideas by drawing on your readings and scholarly articles.
  • If you have not encountered this type of system in your work experience, assume a company needs to switch to an ABC system. Describe the common cost drivers that could be used.
  • How would the organization identify the cost drivers?
  • How would the organization use them in the implementation of this system? You may use your former or current company for the analysis.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

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Running Head: ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING SYSTEM

Activity-Based Costing System
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ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING SYSTEM

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Activity-Based Costing System
An activity based costing system recognizes the relationship between overhead activities,
manufactured products, and costs. In my former employment, this system had been used in the
reduction of overhead costs. It had also been used to obtain information on different issues which
include: activity costs, distribution costs and production facility costs. On activity costs, the
activity based costing system had been used to track the costs of the activities while comparing
them with the industrial standards. Deci...


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