Managers Can Use a Variety of Methods to Estimate the Fixed

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Managers can use a variety of methods to estimate the fixed and variable components of a mixed cost. In account analysis, an account is classified as either variable or fixed based on the analyst's prior knowledge of how the cost in the account behaves.

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Definitions:

Income Tax Payable

The amount of income tax that a company or individual owes to the government but has not yet paid.

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by businesses and individuals due to earnings taxed by federal, state, and local governments.

Short-Term Note Payable

A debt obligation that is due within one year or less, typically used for working capital needs or to finance short-term liquidity requirements.

Specified Amount

This term refers to a particular or agreed-upon sum of money in various financial contexts.