ACCOUNTING: TOOLS FOR BUSINESS WILEY PL
ACCOUNTING: TOOLS FOR BUSINESS WILEY PL
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781119594680
Author: KIMMELL
Publisher: WILEY C
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Chapter 18, Problem 1Q

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To determine

Explain the meaning of cost behavior analysis.

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Explanation of Solution

Cost Behavior Analysis: It refers to analysis of cost which tends to change with change in any business condition.

Cost tends to change with change in the business condition, therefore this change in cost with respect to the business conditions is analyzed and this is known as cost behavior analysis.

Different types of costs are incurred in the business some of them change as per the production, whereas some of the costs do not change with the change in level of production. This irregular behavior of production is referred as cost behavior.

Conclusion

Thus, cost behavior analysis is change in cost due to change in business conditions.

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Explain the importance of cost behavior analysis for management.

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Cost Behavior Analysis: It refers to analysis of cost which tends to change with change in any business condition.

Any kind of managerial decision or the final price of the product depends on the cost incurred in production. Therefore, cost analysis is very important factor.

The importance of cost behavior analysis is as given below:

  • A proper idea of cost should be known because the cost factor decides which course of action the firm should follow.
  • Different types of costs are incurred in the business some of them changes as per the production, whereas some of the cost do not change with the change in level of production. Therefore, the price of the product totally depends on cost.
Conclusion

Thus, cost behavior analysis is important for the management of the company.

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