There Are Four Common Cost Behavior Patterns That Serve as the Foundation

question 95

Essay

There are four common cost behavior patterns that serve as the foundation for cost-volume-profit analysis.
Required:
a.Explain the term cost behavior.
b.List the four common cost behavior patterns that serve as the foundation for cost-volume-profit analysis and give an example of each type of cost classified by behavior.
c.Explain the relationship between level of activity and each of the four types of cost behavior.

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Definitions:

Tombstone Advertisement

A simple and straightforward advertisement typically used in the finance sector to announce a public offering.

Waiting Period

A designated period of time one must wait before a certain action can be taken or a particular benefit becomes effective.

Red-Herring Prospectus

A prospectus with a warning written in red print at the top of the page telling investors that the registration has been filed with the SEC but is not yet approved.

Warning

A notice given to inform someone of possible danger, risk, or other negative consequences that may occur.