Limitations of Functional-Based Cost Accounting System

The video tutorial discusses functional cost-based accounting systems, focusing on how costs are distributed to functional areas using departmental rates. It highlights the challenges of allocating overhead costs, particularly when using unit-level drivers, which can lead to inaccurate product costing. The tutorial also examines the impact of non-unit level overhead and the difficulties faced by managers in controlling expenses, especially in organizations with diverse product groups.

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