3. COST ACCOUNTING
The process of accounting from the point
at which expenditure incurred or
committed of its ultimate relationship
with cost centres and cost units.
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4. A defined area, machine, or person to whom
direct and indirect costs are allocated.
COST UNIT
Unit of product or service for which cost is
computed.
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5. COST ACCOUNTING-AN AID TO MANAGEMENT
Assists in periods of trade depression and trade
competition.
Aids price fixation.
Provides reliable basis for estimation and quotation.
Channelizes production on right lines.
Eliminates wastages.
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6. Provides comparative data.
Provides data for preparing periodical profit and loss
account and balance sheet as and when required.
Determines and enchances efficiency.
Helps inventory control.
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8. Is a specialised branch of accounting ,which involves
classification, accumulation, assignment and control
of costs.
Is establishment of budget, standard costs and actual
costs of operations, processes, activities or products
and analysis of variances, profit ability and social use
of funds.
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