1. Approximate Quantities Cost Model is suitable for cost planning during preliminary design stage based on preliminary drawings with plans, elevations and sections showing structural framing plans, foundation information, standards of finishes and building services input. Preliminary cost estimate with elemental cost plan can be prepared as the basic set of drawings are available in the proposed project. The approximate quantities cost model is to measure defined quantities from drawings and it
CHAPTER IV: COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS Major capital cost items for a wave farm include: initial and replacement WEC devices, moorings and foundations, power conditioning equipment at the hub and submarine cables, grid connections, and environmental permits. Additional non-capital costs include annualized operations and maintenance, and personnel costs. A formal request for information (RFI) was sent to OPT. The RFI asked for WEC performance data and cost specifics. They declined to respond to the RFI
sophisticated services. 2. Describe the existing cost system and calculate the cost of the 5 components in the case. What is wrong with the existing cost system? The existing cost system measures direct labour and overhead. Overhead is grouped into a single cost pool that includes overhead costs associated with each of the testing rooms as well as the engineering overhead costs
From the A12 redesign proposal, it shows that the current standard cost system is unable to link the reduction in the number of parts to activity reductions and cost savings. The labor-direct-based standard cost system reflects the cost of A12 is distorted. Using the ABC system, according to the activities of A12 allocate the overhead cost to A12 that could find that the current overhead cost of A12 was overstated by the standard cost system. At last, A12 Junction Box could be identified it is an attractive
Introduction Cost accounting is used by most companies whether manufacturing or service to keep track of their daily activities. It is essential in understanding the costs of running any enterprise. In other words they aid in determining the costs of inputs and outputs used in production. It involves analyzing and evaluating different approaches in order to determine the most suitable method that management can use suitably and one that can aid in future planning. Cost accounting is therefore an
2 Cost Terms, Concepts, and Classifications Learning Objectives LO1. Identify and give examples of each of the three basic manufacturing cost categories. LO2. Distinguish between product costs and period costs and give examples of each. LO3. Prepare an income statement including calculation of the cost of goods sold. LO4. Prepare a schedule of cost of goods manufactured. LO5. Understand the differences between variable costs and fixed costs
____ 1. A cost is not relevant if it: A. B. C. D. E. Does not differ for each option available to the decision maker. Changes from period to period. Is a future cost. Is a mixed cost. Is a fixed cost. 2. Variable costs will generally be relevant for decision making because they: A. B. C. D. E. Differ between options. Are volume-based. Have not been committed and differ between options. Differ between options and have been committed. Measure opportunity cost. 3. Fixed costs will often be
common that the first cost is the main criteria at the time of making choice between different systems or assets. Thus it has become essential to optimize it throughout their entire life cycle from initial stage to final stage. i. e acquisition to the disposal of an asset. Life cycle costing is concerned with optimizing value of physical asset or system by considering all cost factors relating to asset during its operational life. An ability to determine the life cycle cost of building will help
SOAL LATIHAN CHAPTER 18 ASISTENSI COST ACCOUNTING UNIVERSITAS BAKRIE 1. 18-16 The following data, in physical units, describe a grinding process for January : WIP, beginning 19,000 Started during current period 150,000 To account for 169,000 Spoiled units 12,000 Good units completed and transferred out 132,000 WIP,ending 25,000 Accounted for 169,000 Inspection occurs at the 100% completion stage. Normal spoilage is 5 % of the good units passing inspection
in Transportation Costs Finding ways to move goods from one point to another at a reasonable cost and within an acceptable time frame is a growing challenge for global businesses today. The costs and risks associated with transportation are increasing with the advent of globalization and low-cost-country sourcing. Even for companies with local operations only, they have to supply their products to various parts of a country which increases the costs and risks. Since the cost of gasoline has been