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Allocation

Allocation is the process of distributing costs, revenues, or expenses to different accounts, departments, or projects based on predefined criteria. For example, overhead costs may be allocated based on labor hours or sales figures. Accurate allocation ensures that financial reports reflect the true cost and performance of each segment or activity.

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