Relevant Costs Defined Relevant costs possess two characteristics: (1) They are future costs and (2) They differ across alternatives. All pending decisions relate to the future; accordingly‚ only future costs can be relevant to decisions. However‚ to be relevant‚ a cost must not only be a future cost but must also differ from one alternative to another. If a future cost is the same for more than one alternative‚ then it has no effect on the decision. Such a cost is irrelevant. The
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3/13/01 9:40 M Page 9 PART I Purpose of Cost Accounting 9 CH01_Bragg_36794 3/13/01 9:40 M Page 10 CH01_Bragg_36794 3/13/01 9:40 M Page 11 CHAPTER 1 Role of Cost Accounting When properly implemented‚ the cost accounting function can have a pervasive influence in the modern corporation. Unfortunately‚ it is not always properly implemented because management often is not completely aware of all the uses to which the cost accounting function can be put. This chapter describes
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ACCOUNTING CO-ORDINATOR: P Gopaul Siphesihle Secondary PRODUCTION COST STATEMENTS LO2: AS 2: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Prepare ‚ present‚ analyse and report on cost information for a manufacturing Enterprise by compiling a production cost statement. 1. The financial statements of manufacturing enterprises The financial statements of the manufacturing enterprise differs very little from those of the merchandising enterprise. Account titles on the balance sheet of the manufacturer are similar to those
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Define cost object and give three examples Cost object is defined as “Anything for which a separate measurement of cost is desired”. The term cost object and cost objective is synonymous. Cost object may refer to a process‚ a cost centre‚ and cost units. Cost unit is a quantitative unit of product or service in relation to which cost are ascertained. Cost centre is a location‚ function or item of equipment in respect of which cost are ascertained. 2. Define cost accumulation
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Cost Reduction Techniques I. Introduction a) Why the need for cost reduction measures b) Who can implement these methods? c) Can I really make a difference? Organizing and Developing a Successful Cost Reduction Program a) What management can do about cost reductions b) Developing your cost reduction program c) Waste Prevention and its impact to the bottom line d) Operational analysis – a key to many savings e) Promoting a cost reduction program f) Communication results to all levels of management/organization
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An Introduction to Strategic Cost Management (SCM) Vance Chan Associates www.vancechan.com Introduction to SCM ©1998 Vance Chan Associates. Not to be reproduced without permission. 1 The challenge Rising costs are everyone’s concern… Introduction to SCM ©1998 Vance Chan Associates. Not to be reproduced without permission. 2 The challenge In today’s economy‚ most companies must make fundamental changes to cost structure while trying to maintain growth Slower revenue
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Cost Classification Introduction: In this assignment I will be discussing how costs incurred in any organization may be classified in a number of different ways for a number of different purposes. I will also be looking to find companies that use a variety of different costing techniques and methods. I will also be discussing the comparisons between marginal and absorption costing and how the concept of activity based costing can also be compared with these. To complete the assignment I will
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Cost Classifications and Estimation 2.0 Introduction Cost classification may be defined as ‘the arrangement of cost items in a logical sequence having regard to their nature and purpose to be fulfilled’. The term cost must be qualified when in use in order that its precise meaning is established in a particular situation; however‚ cost refers to the amount of resources that have been diverted from other uses or sacrificed so as to achieve the desired objective. But the term is used to refer to
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of per Unit Total Costs. The estimated unit costs for Hoteling Industries‚ when operating at a production and sales level of 10‚000 units‚ are as follows: Cost Item Estimated Unit Cost Direct materials $15 Direct labor 10 Variable factory overhead 8 Fixed factory overhead 5 Variable marketing 4 Fixed marketing 3 Required: (1) Identify the estimated conversion cost per unit. (2) Identify the estimated prime cost per unit. (3) Determine the estimated total variable cost per unit. (4) Compute
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Assignment: Fixed cost Dora McKinney Hsm/260 Week 4 Instructor: Greg O’Donnell Fixed Costs‚ Variable Costs‚ and Break-Even Point Exercise 10.1 Month Meals Served Total Costs July 3‚500 $20‚500 Low August 4‚000 22‚600 September 4‚200 23‚350 October 4‚600 24‚500 November
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