Variable Costing Is Used for External Reporting Purposes,and Absorption Costing

question 179

True/False

Variable costing is used for external reporting purposes,and absorption costing is used for internal decision-making purposes.

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Definitions:

Outside Supplier

A third-party company or entity that provides products or services to another company, often used when in-house production or provision is not feasible.

Relevant Cost

Costs that will be affected by a decision in the future and therefore should be considered in the decision-making process.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses associated with the wages and benefits of employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Financial Advantage

The benefit obtained from making a particular financial decision, typically resulting in monetary gain or cost savings.