The Determination of a Cost as Either Direct or Indirect

question 224

Multiple Choice

The determination of a cost as either direct or indirect depends upon the:

• A)accounting system
• B)allocation system
• C)cost tracing system
• D)cost object chosen

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The desired return a corporation aims for in its investment activities to retain its market capitalization and lure in investments.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of investments, indicating the annualized effective compounded return rate.

NPV

Net Present Value, a calculation to determine the value of a projected investment by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from the present value of cash inflows.

Equivalent Annual Annuity

A financial concept used to evaluate the annual return of an investment over its lifespan, making it easier to compare different investments.