One of the Risks of Using Only the Variable Cost

question 29

True/False

One of the risks of using only the variable cost as a base may tempt managers to cut prices as long as prices are above variable cost.

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Definitions:

Excess Capacity

The situation where a company can produce more than is required to meet the demand, usually indicating underutilization of resources.

Special Order Price

The price at which goods or services are sold under a special order, often differing from standard pricing.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses and taxes from revenue, indicating its profitability.

Variable Costing

A method of accounting where only variable production expenses, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead, are counted towards the cost of products.