AE-CO1 Cost Accounting Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of modern cost accounting according to the text?

  • To create marketing campaigns
  • To generate financial statements for external reporting
  • To help managers make informed decisions within the organization (correct)
  • To develop new products

How does cost accounting contribute to value creation in organizations?

  • By providing information for planning new products and evaluating marketing campaigns (correct)
  • By focusing solely on reducing costs
  • By preparing financial statements for stakeholders
  • By solely being a part of financial accounting

What is one of the key roles of a cost accountant in an organization?

  • Developing financial forecasts
  • Providing cost-related information for decision-making (correct)
  • Assisting in choosing the best strategy for the organization
  • Implementation of marketing strategies

How does cost accounting relate to financial and management accounting?

<p>Cost accounting plays a role in both financial and management accounting processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a costing system mentioned in the text?

<p>Allocating indirect costs to cost objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cost management differ from traditional accounting?

<p>Cost management uses cost information actively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional techniques have been included in the Scope of Cost Accounting as per the text?

<p>Use of mathematical and statistical techniques in cost analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are managers becoming increasingly aware of the importance of cost management?

<p>To actively seek ways to reduce costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using just-in-time (JIT) methods in production?

<p>Minimizing inventories to reduce costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cost accounting information benefit marketing managers according to the text?

<p>Helping them target profitable customer groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does outsourcing refer to in the context of cost accounting in distribution?

<p>Transferring select activities to other firms for cost efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do advances in accounting information systems contribute to customer relationship management (CRM)?

<p>Allowing firms to assess costs and revenues for each customer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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