Why would a manufacturer who operates in a mass production environment choose to use process costing to track its manufacturing costs?

A.

Each unit is typically completed in the period in which it is started.

B.

Each batch requires different product costs for completion.

C.

The direct material and direct labor costs are not easily traced to the departments.

D.

To minimize the risk of cost distortion related to overhead allocation.

E.

The output is homogenous.