A Cost That Shifts Upward or Downward When Activity Changes

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A cost that shifts upward or downward when activity changes by a certain interval is referred to as a step cost.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant for a certain period of time regardless of changes in levels of production activity, such as lease payments or salaries of permanent staff.

Absorption Costing

A bookkeeping approach that incorporates every manufacturing expense, both steady and fluctuating, into the product's total cost.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's everyday business operations, excluding expenses and taxes.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The total of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, including expenses such as rent, utilities, and salaries of permanent staff in a manufacturing setting.