Differentiate Between Uncertainty and Risk

question 5

Essay

Differentiate between uncertainty and risk.

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Definitions:

Cost Reconciliation

A process used in cost accounting to verify the difference between the cost of inputs and the cost of outputs within a reporting period.

Work in Process Inventory

The value of partially completed goods in manufacturing at a specific point in time; these goods are not yet finished products.

Costs Added

Additional expenses incurred during a production or service process, which could include raw materials, labor or overhead costs.

Weighted-Average Method

A cost accounting methodology that calculates unit costs by combining the costs and outputs from two or more periods, smoothing out fluctuations.