COST ACCOUNTING ENTAILS THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION

• A. for investment purposes
• B. for decision making ✓
• C. to shareholders
• D. to stockholders

The answer to the question is: B. for decision making

Cost accounting entails the provision of information primarily for decision making. Cost accounting is a branch of accounting that deals with the recording, analysis, and allocation of costs associated with a business’s operations. The information provided by cost accounting is used by management to make informed decisions regarding various aspects of the business, such as pricing, budgeting, and resource allocation.