A ________ Cost Does Not Change in Total in Proportion

question 137

Short Answer

A ________ cost does not change in total in proportion to changes in the volume of activity within the relevant range.

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Definitions:

Sales Discounts

Reductions in the price of goods or services offered to customers to encourage prompt payment or as part of a sales promotion.

Control Account

An account used in the general ledger to summarize transactions detailed in subsidiary ledgers for efficient reporting and verification purposes.

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger that contains the transaction details of accounts like accounts receivable or payable, which are summarized in the general ledger.

Controlling Account

A general ledger account that summarizes and controls the totals from various subsidiary accounts.