What term describes the process of assigning direct costs to a particular cost object?

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Explanation

Cost tracing refers to the direct assignment of costs to a specific cost object. This contrasts with indirect costs, which require allocation. Therefore, the correct term for directly assigning costs to a cost object is cost tracing.

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What term describes the process of assigning direct costs to a particular cost object?

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