Explain the 5Ss

question 14

Essay

Explain the 5Ss.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of output or the level of business operations, including expenses like rent, wages, and insurance fees.

Rent Expense

The cost incurred from renting property or equipment for business or personal use, recognized as an expense on the income statement.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, used as a buffer against unpredictability in business performance.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs equal total revenue, meaning a business neither makes a profit nor incurs a loss.