Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (16th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134475585
Author: Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1Q
Define cost object and give three examples.
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
Cost:
Cost refers to the expenses incurred by the business to earn revenue from sales, in other words cost is the amount given in order to get something.
To explain: The cost object and its examples.
Answer to Problem 2.1Q
- Cost object refers to the object to which the costs are assigned that is product or department.
- Examples of cost object are departments, product lines, customer and project.
Explanation of Solution
- Direct or indirect costs are assigned based on product lines, departments, customers and anything based on type of business, these are known as cost object.
- Cost object can be used as a cost control measure in cost accounting.
Conclusion
Hence, cost object is something to which cost is allocated for example product lines, departments and customer.
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