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The aim is to introduce a practical marginal approach for allocating joint costs that benefits both decision makers and accountants.

The Marginal Approach to Joint Cost Allocation: A Model for Practical Application.

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Demonstrates a new method for joint cost allocation in budget planning, implying practical benefits for accounting professionals.

The aim is to introduce a practical marginal approach for allocating joint costs that benefits both decision makers and accountants.
Describes the origins and usefulness of the marginal approach.
Illustrates the approach using a simple graphical budget planning model.
Discusses implications for income reporting and by-products evaluation.
Provides guidelines to production and marketing decision makers alongside cost allocations for accountants.
Demonstrates ease of understanding and application in real-world scenarios.

Cheng et al. (1992) studied this question.

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