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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Prime Cost YES.....Conversion Cost NO. Prime Cost YES.....Conversion Cost YES. Prime Cost NO....Conversion Cost NO. Prime Cost NO.....Conversion Cost YES. | 2. (TCO A) The costs of staffing and operating the accounting department at Central Hospital would be considered by the Department of Surgery to be (Points : 6) | direct costs. sunk costs. incremental costs. None of the above | 3. (TCO A) The cost of lubricants
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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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Historical Cost Mean? A measure of value used in accounting in which the price of an asset on the balance sheet is based on its nominal or original cost when it was acquired by the company. The historical-cost method is used for assets in the United States under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Cost concepts and terms 1. Cost The amount of expenditure (actual or notional) incurred on or attributable to a specified article‚ product or activity is referred to as cost. 2
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Test Bank for Johns/Saks‚ Organizational Behaviour‚ Ninth Edition Chapter 1 1) The most important goal of virtually all organizations is a. profit. b. survival. c. employee development. d. cost reduction. e. increased productivity. Answer: b Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Reference: 5 Skill: Recall Objective: 1.1 Define "organizations" and describe their basic characteristics. 2) Which of the following is most accurate? a. Human resources management is basically the same as organizational
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Introduction to Financial Accounting 1. A _____ year ends on a date that is determined by the firm‚ perhaps based on its business model (for example‚ many retailers choose the end of January). physical natural fiscal business cycle Normal ANS: C 2. An income statement connects two successive _____ through its effect on retained earnings. a. balance sheets b. cash flow statements c. cash receipts and disbursement statements d. funds flow statements e. financing statements
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1 PYC3704 EXAM PACK Worked and compiled by Lindokuhle M. Ubisi For And on behalf of Only for UNISA students doing the module Psychology Research (PYC 3704) © March 2014 2 Psychology Research (PYC 3704) Feedback on previous examination papers (2011 – 2013) Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PYC 3704 - May/June 2011 – Previous examination paper Correct answers and explanations Option 1 is the most correct (pg 4). Proposed (tentative)‚ variables
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Meaning of Cost Accounting Previously‚ cost accounting was considered to be a technique for the ascertainment of costs of products or services on the basis of historical data. In time‚ due to the competitive nature of the market‚ it was realized that ascertaining of cost is not as important as controlling costs. Cost accounting started to be considered more as a technique for cost control as compared to cost ascertainment. Due to the technological developments in all fields‚ cost reduction has
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Corporate Law 1. Discuss the position of guarantee in respect of loans to a minor. 2. Does the release by the creditor of one of the sureties discharge the others? 3. Explain the provisions relating to appointment of directors in Producer Company. 4. Two separate company wish to amalgamate. State the steps which they must take for this purpose. 5. Does the failure of inspector to submit his or her report in time amount to an end to investigation? 6. A‚ the secretary of the company is also a minority
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Cost Accounting Cost accounting is a step further to and a refinement of financial accounting in which cost of manufacturing and selling each product or job or rendering service is determined‚ not at the time of accounting period but at the time when the product is manufactured or any service is rendered. In simple words‚ costing is a systematic procedure for determining the unit cost of output produced or services rendered. It provides for an analysis of the expenditure which enables the management to
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