Comparison between Standard Costing and Budgetary Control
Standard costing and budgetary control are two commonly used tools in the field of cost management. These methods play a significant role in helping organizations monitor their financial performance and make informed decisions. Standard costing involves setting predetermined costs for different activities, while budgetary control focuses on the comparison of actual results with planned budgets. […]
Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing difference
Absorption costing and marginal costing are two basic methods of cost accounting. Both the methods assist companies in ascertaining product costs, profitability, and pricing policies. They differ in their treatment of fixed costs, which impacts financial reporting and decision-making. In this post, we are going to discuss the difference between both costing approaches in cost […]
Difference between Absorption Costing and Marginal Costing
Absorption costing and marginal costing are two costing approaches that determine what should be the cost of a product. Let’s understand their differences. Absorption costing Absorption costing is allocating (absorbing) the cost of a product over the units produced and sold. It is possible to calculate an absorption cost through direct and indirect methods. Absorption […]
What is Cost Tracing – Meaning, Purpose and Challenges
Cost tracing is an important part of cost estimation. It allows us to compare costs for a given product between different cost centres. In order to do this, we need to determine the cost centre that is related to the product. Once this has been done, we should be able to make cost comparisons between […]
MCQ with Answers about Bonds and Bonds Value
Bonds and Bonds Value Quiz A) Coupon B) Face value. C) Maturity D) Yield to maturity. E) Coupon rate. Answer: A 2. The principal amount of a bond that is repaid at the end of the loan term is called the bond’s:A) Coupon B) Face value C) Maturity D) Yield to maturity E) Coupon rate. […]
What is Money Measurement Concept in Accounting?
The money measurement concept states that a corporation should only report those accounting transactions that can be represented in terms of money. It means that the focus of accounting transactions is on quantitative data rather than qualitative information. A high number of items are never reflected in a corporation’s accounting records, which suggests that they […]
Factors determining the credit policy of a firm
A company’s credit policy is vital in the management of cash flow, reduction of financial risks, and good customer relations. It establishes the terms upon which credit is offered to customers, such as payment terms, credit limits, and collection processes. A good credit policy balances increasing sales with the receipt of timely payments, thus affecting […]
Differences between imputed costs and capitalised costs
Among the many categories of costs, imputed costs and capitalized costs are the most confusing. Both play a critical role in assessing and managing expenses, but they serve different purposes and are applied in distinct contexts. This blog will discuss the fundamental differences between imputed costs and capitalised costs, and their impact on business decisions […]
Internal rate of return method for investment appraisal
The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is one of the most common methods for investment appraisal. IRR is also known as the Internal Capitalization Rate. It is one of the more straightforward methods for valuing an investment and is easily derived from the net present value (NPV) method and discounted cash flow (DCF) models. It […]
Accounting for not-for-profit organisations
A not-for-profit organisation is a business or entity established by individuals to further an end, not-for-profit and charitable. Not-for-profit organisations have one of two primary purposes: to advance the social, economic, or environmental well-being of the people or to bring into existence or to carry out activities that, although benefiting some other end, get greater […]