cost assignments
The Answer is NO. Direct costs are direct cost which can be clearly/economicaly identified with the cost object, indirect costs cannot be traced to a specific cost object, based on the definition direct cos cant be an indirect cost (Misdhaaque Ahmed)
It is done so to keep control on costs as direct costs are controllable while indirect costs are not.
Manufacturing Cost: There are three major component of manufacturing cost.Such as : DIRECT Material: those material s that become an integral part of the product and that can be conveniently traced directly to it. Direct Labor:- those labor costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product. Manufacturing Overhead: Manufacturing costs that can not be traced directly to specific unit product.Example indirect materials,indirect labor. Indirect Labor: Wages paid to employees who are not directly involved in production:work. Example:-maintenance worker janitors and security grads. Indirect Materials: Materials used to support the production process. Example:- Lubricants and clearing supplies used in the automobile assembly plant.
Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to a cost object (such as a particular function or product). Indirect costs may be either fixed or variable. Indirect costs include taxes, administration, personnel and security costs, and are also known as overhead.Costs usually charged directlyProject staffConsultantsProject suppliesPublicationsTravelTrainingCosts usually allocated indirectlyUtilitiesRentAudit and legalAdministrative staffEquipment rental
Direct labor are not part of overhead costs and shown separately while indirect labor are part of overhead costs and included in overhead cost because those labor cannot be allocated separately or identifiable separately.
Direct costs- can be conveniently and economically traced to a cost object Indirect costs- cannot be conveniently or economically traced to a cost object. Instead of being traced, these costs are allocated to a cost object in a rational and systematic manner
Direct costs are the ones that can be traced back to specific objects or items. Indirect costs cannot be traced accurately to anything specific.
i think only indirect costs
The Answer is NO. Direct costs are direct cost which can be clearly/economicaly identified with the cost object, indirect costs cannot be traced to a specific cost object, based on the definition direct cos cant be an indirect cost (Misdhaaque Ahmed)
It is done so to keep control on costs as direct costs are controllable while indirect costs are not.
The classification of a cost as direct or indirect depends on a variety of factors. Traceability: The most important factor in determining whether a cost is considered direct or indirect is the ability to trace it to the production process. Direct costs are those which can be directly traced to the production of goods or services, while indirect costs are those which cannot be traced in this way. Timing: The timing of the cost can also be a factor in determining whether it is classified as direct or indirect. Costs which are incurred before production begins are generally classified as indirect, while those incurred during the production process are typically direct. Relationship to Production Process: The relationship of the cost to the production process can also be a factor in determining whether it is considered direct or indirect. Direct costs are those which are related to the materials or labor used in the production process, while indirect costs are those which are necessary but not directly related to the production process. Controllability: Another factor in the classification of a cost as direct or indirect is the degree of control that the company has over the cost. Direct costs are those which are controllable by the company, while indirect costs are those which are uncontrollable and fixed. Flexibility: The flexibility of the cost can also be a factor in determining whether it is classified as direct or indirect. Direct costs are those which can be adjusted in response to changes in production, while indirect costs are those which remain fixed regardless of changes in production.
Manufacturing Cost: There are three major component of manufacturing cost.Such as : DIRECT Material: those material s that become an integral part of the product and that can be conveniently traced directly to it. Direct Labor:- those labor costs that can be easily traced to individual units of product. Manufacturing Overhead: Manufacturing costs that can not be traced directly to specific unit product.Example indirect materials,indirect labor. Indirect Labor: Wages paid to employees who are not directly involved in production:work. Example:-maintenance worker janitors and security grads. Indirect Materials: Materials used to support the production process. Example:- Lubricants and clearing supplies used in the automobile assembly plant.
No direct costs and indirect costs are not same and opposite of each other.
Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to a cost object (such as a particular function or product). Indirect costs may be either fixed or variable. Indirect costs include taxes, administration, personnel and security costs, and are also known as overhead.Costs usually charged directlyProject staffConsultantsProject suppliesPublicationsTravelTrainingCosts usually allocated indirectlyUtilitiesRentAudit and legalAdministrative staffEquipment rental
Direct labor are not part of overhead costs and shown separately while indirect labor are part of overhead costs and included in overhead cost because those labor cannot be allocated separately or identifiable separately.
Answer this question...why do managers cosider direct costs to be more accurate than indirect costs?
Indirect material is normal fixed cost that is why it is allocated using some kind of ratio or formula.