It May Be Called as "Marginal Cost"
It May Be Called as "Marginal Cost"
'''Direct Costing'''
Variable costing is called marginal costing while direct costing is separate concept.
Treatment variable is another term for the independent variable.
Another term is Responding Variable
variable costing
Variable costing is limited primarily because it does not comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which require absorption costing for external financial reporting. This method can also distort profitability analysis, as it excludes fixed manufacturing overhead from product costs, potentially misleading managers about the true cost of production. Additionally, variable costing may not be suitable for long-term decision-making, as it focuses on short-term variable costs and can overlook the impact of fixed costs on overall profitability.
full absorption costing
VARIABLE COSTING VERSUS ABSORPTION COSTINGAbsorption costing applies all manufacturing overhead to production costs while they flow through Work-in-Process Inventory, Finished-Goods Inventory and expenses on the income statement while Variable Costing only applies variable manufacturing overhead.Fixed manufacturing overhead is expensed immediately as it is incurred under variable costing while it is inventoried until the accounting period during which the manufactured goods are sold under absorption costing.
marginal costing is also known as contribution costing. its a costing method that's includes only a variable cost of a product no attempt is made to allocate or appropriate fixed costs to cost centers. the setting of prices is basically based on the variable costs of making a product. if the prices are set above this unit cost then each item sold will make a condition to fixed costs. on the other hand absorption costing or full costing is an approach to the costing of products that allocated all costs of production to cost centers. The aim is to ensure that all business costs are covered.
Short-term decisions using variable costing focus on analyzing costs that vary directly with production levels, such as direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead. This approach helps managers assess the impact of production changes on profitability without the influence of fixed costs, which are treated as period costs. By concentrating on variable costs, businesses can make informed decisions about pricing, product mix, and capacity utilization, especially in scenarios like special orders or temporary market changes. Ultimately, variable costing provides a clearer picture of the contribution margin, aiding in effective short-term financial planning.
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