Both Job Order and Process Costing Systems Use Averaging to Compute

question 58

True/False

Both job order and process costing systems use averaging to compute unit product costs

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The profit remaining after variable costs have been subtracted from revenue, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Cost

Variable costs are expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as materials and labor costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Consists of production costs that do not change with the volume of manufacturing activity, such as rent for the manufacturing facilities or salaries of plant managers.

Deferred

Postponed or delayed, often referring to expenses or revenues that are recognized at a date later than when they were incurred or earned.