Which of the following has contributed most to governments' interest in activity-based costing?
A) GASB standards.
B) Implementation of innovative management approaches (such as TQM and SEA measures) in response to public demand for greater accountability and productivity.
C) Increased demand for high profile management tools to bolster the image of government.
D) The enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.

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The implementation of innovative management approaches, such as total quality management and strategic enterprise management, in response to public demand for greater accountability and productivity has contributed the most to governments' interest in activity-based costing. This approach allows for more accurate monitoring and management of costs at a more granular level. The other options listed do not have as direct of a connection to the adoption of activity-based costing in government.

Which of the Following Has Contributed Most to Governments' Interest