CHAPTER 4 JOB COSTING 4-1 Cost pool––a grouping of individual indirect cost items. Cost tracing––the assigning of direct costs to the chosen cost object. Cost allocation––the assigning of indirect costs to the chosen cost object. Cost-allocation base––a factor that links in a systematic way an indirect cost or group of indirect costs to cost objects. 4-2 In a job-costing system‚ costs are assigned to a distinct unit‚ batch‚ or lot of a product or service. In a process-costing system
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objective of financial reporting? Provide information on the liquidation value of an enterprise.** Accounting principles are "generally accepted" only when an authoritative accounting rule-making body has established it in an official pronouncement. it has been accepted as appropriate because of its universal application. both a and b.** Generally accepted accounting principles include detailed practices and procedures as well as broad guidelines of general application
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1-17 (15 min.) Value chain and classification of costs‚ pharmaceutical company. Cost Item Value Chain Business Function a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Design of products‚ services or processes Marketing Customer Service Research and Development Marketing Production Marketing Distribution *2-23 (15–20 min.) Classification of costs‚ retail sector. Cost object: Videos sold in video section of store Cost variability: With respect to changes in the number of videos sold There may be some debate over classifications
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Management Accounting The wake of the 21st century brings with it more challenges than the long awaited relief amidst the corporate world. Even with the improvement and introduction of cutting edge technology‚ management issues still remain a hassle even with the best tools and the best brains in the trade. Problems and issues pertaining to management are very sensitive especially when it comes to managing a company’s finances. The waxing and waning of the world economy makes this process even harder
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MODULE 1 Management Accounting Module 1 Management Accounting Objectives Aim To provide an understanding of the nature of management accounting and its role in the process of managing and controlling the enterprise. Key Concepts ▪ Management accounting ▪ Management control ▪ Decision making Learning Outcomes By the end of this section you should be able to understand: ▪ The purpose of management accounting ▪ The concepts and processes of control. The
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False 7. Advertising costs are considered product costs for external financial reports because they are incurred in order to promote specific products. True False 8. Selling and administrative expenses are product costs under generally accepted accounting principles. True False 9. A variable cost is a cost whose cost per unit varies as the activity level rises and falls. True False 10. When the level of activity increases‚ total variable cost will increase. True False 11. A decrease in production
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Strategic Marketing Management Strategic Marketing Management: consists of 5 interrelated processes: 1) Defining the organization’s business‚ mission and goals 2) Identifying and framing organizational growth opportunities 3) Formulating product-market strategies 4) Budgeting marketing‚ financial and production resources 5) Developing reformulation and recovery strategies Business definition: type of customers it wishes to serve‚ the needs of
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Bibliography: * Fundamentals of Cost and Management Accounting. Niemand‚ AA et al. 5th Edition. LexisNexis Butterworth‚ Durban 2004. * Advanced Cost Accounting. Directorate of Distance Education. Maharshi Dayanand University. 2004. * Managerial Finance. 2nd Edition. 2002. * ACCA Study Texts and Handouts. Kaplan Business Analysis. 2008 – 2010. * The
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[pic] Management Accounting Submitted to: Dr. James Tong MBA 507: Management Accounting Submitted by: Rajvinder Brar Student Id-0910183 Definition – Historical cost In accounting‚ historical cost is the original financial or monetary value of any economic item. It is based on a stable measuring assumption of a unit. Sometimes
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Assignment 5-1 Requirements 1 and 2 a) Investing activities - cash paid for capital asset (18‚000) b) Financing activities - borrowed money 46‚000 c) None; non-cash transaction d) Financing activities - repaid note payable (200‚000) Cash flow for interest ($7‚800) should be represented by interest expense and is separately disclosed as a cash outflow as part of operating activties‚ unless the company has decided it is a financing flow. e) Operating activities - decrease in wages payable
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