The First Step in Cost Accumulation Is to Identify Cost

question 116

True/False

The first step in cost accumulation is to identify cost objects.

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Definitions:

Period Cost

Expenses not directly tied to production activity, such as administrative and selling expenses, that are expensed in the accounting period in which they are incurred.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue left after variable costs are deducted, indicating how much contributes to fixed costs and profits.

Operating Income

Profits generated from a company's core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Predicting Customer Demand

The process of forecasting future demand for a product or service based on historical sales data, market trends, and statistical analysis.