Activity-Based Costing Refines the Cost Allocation Process Even More Than

question 135

True/False

Activity-based costing refines the cost allocation process even more than traditional allocation costing systems.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The ratio of contribution margin to sales revenue, indicating the percentage of each sales dollar available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Break-even Point

The level of sales at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.

Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a given period, indicating that a company spent more than it earned.

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before the business incurs a loss.