Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 107

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining after variable costs have been subtracted from revenue, which contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

South Business Segment

A term possibly referring to a division or part of a company that operates in the southern region, focusing on geographical business segmentation.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads in the cost of a product.

Last Year

Refers to the 12-month period directly preceding the current date, used in comparative financial analysis.