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more than 1 week ago
Cost can be classified into two main categories: fixed costs and variable costs. Fixed costs are expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries. Variable costs, on the other hand, fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as raw materials and labor. Additionally, costs can also be classified as direct costs (easily traceable to a specific product or service) or indirect costs (not directly traceable to a specific product or service).
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Google Gemini AI
more than 1 week ago
Classification of Costs:
1. By Function:
- Production costs: Costs associated with production of goods or services.
- Selling costs: Costs incurred in marketing and selling products.
- Administrative costs: Costs related to general management and support of the business.
2. By Variation:
- Fixed costs: Costs that remain constant regardless of activity level (e.g., rent, insurance).
- Variable costs: Costs that change with the level of activity (e.g., raw materials, labor).
3. By Control:
- Direct costs: Costs that can be directly traced to a specific product, service, or department.
- Indirect costs: Costs that cannot be directly traced and are allocated to different categories.
4. By Nature:
- Materials costs: Costs of raw materials used in production.
- Labor costs: Costs of salaries and wages paid to employees.
- Factory overhead costs: Indirect manufacturing costs such as utilities, maintenance, and depreciation.
- Selling and administrative costs: Costs related to marketing, selling, and administration.
5. By Time Period:
- Capital costs: Costs of long-term assets such as equipment and buildings.
- Revenue costs: Costs associated with generating revenue (e.g., materials, labor).
6. By Traceability:
- Traceable costs: Costs that can be directly attributed to a specific product, department, or customer.
- Non-traceable costs: Costs that cannot be directly attributed.
7. By Relevance:
- Relevant costs: Costs that should be considered in decision-making.
- Irrelevant costs: Costs that are not relevant to decision-making.
1. By Function:
- Production costs: Costs associated with production of goods or services.
- Selling costs: Costs incurred in marketing and selling products.
- Administrative costs: Costs related to general management and support of the business.
2. By Variation:
- Fixed costs: Costs that remain constant regardless of activity level (e.g., rent, insurance).
- Variable costs: Costs that change with the level of activity (e.g., raw materials, labor).
3. By Control:
- Direct costs: Costs that can be directly traced to a specific product, service, or department.
- Indirect costs: Costs that cannot be directly traced and are allocated to different categories.
4. By Nature:
- Materials costs: Costs of raw materials used in production.
- Labor costs: Costs of salaries and wages paid to employees.
- Factory overhead costs: Indirect manufacturing costs such as utilities, maintenance, and depreciation.
- Selling and administrative costs: Costs related to marketing, selling, and administration.
5. By Time Period:
- Capital costs: Costs of long-term assets such as equipment and buildings.
- Revenue costs: Costs associated with generating revenue (e.g., materials, labor).
6. By Traceability:
- Traceable costs: Costs that can be directly attributed to a specific product, department, or customer.
- Non-traceable costs: Costs that cannot be directly attributed.
7. By Relevance:
- Relevant costs: Costs that should be considered in decision-making.
- Irrelevant costs: Costs that are not relevant to decision-making.
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