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    Question

    ________ is NOT a feature of process costing; as such,

     ________ is most likely to adopt a process costing system.
    A Standardized output; Custom furniture workshop; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Continuous production; Audit firm; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Heterogeneous products; Sugar refining unit; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Average cost per unit; Interior design studio; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Continuous production; Custom furniture workshop; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Process costing applies where production is standardized and products are identical or homogeneous, like cement or paper. The process costing is suited to industries requiring mass production at continuous flow and therefore average cost per unit can be easily applied.   Industries suitable for process costing include ·        Sugar mills / sugar refining ·        Oil refineries (petroleum products) ·        Cement plants ·        Paper mills ·        Chemical & fertilizer plants ·        Paint manufacturing ·        Steel plants ·        Glass manufacturing ·        Textile spinning mills ·        Food processing (milk, beverages, biscuits)

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