Cost Accounting Principles Quiz
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What is the main purpose of cost accounting?

  • To determine the cost of products, processes, and projects (correct)
  • To manage employee salaries
  • To maximize profits for the company
  • To forecast future market trends
  • Which cost is considered a variable cost in cost accounting?

  • Salary of the production manager
  • Direct labor (correct)
  • Depreciation of machinery
  • Rent for the production facility
  • What is the formula for calculating the contribution margin?

  • Total revenue - Total cost
  • Fixed cost / Total units produced
  • Selling price per unit - Variable cost per unit (correct)
  • Gross profit / Total sales
  • In cost accounting, which method uses a predetermined rate to allocate overhead costs to products?

    <p>Absorption costing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the predetermined overhead rate in cost accounting?

    <p>Estimated total manufacturing overhead / Estimated total amount of allocation base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a period cost in cost accounting?

    <p>Selling and administrative expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cost Accounting Overview

    • The main purpose of cost accounting is to accumulate and report costs in a way that is useful for internal management decisions.

    Variable Costs

    • Labour costs, direct materials, and variable overhead are examples of variable costs in cost accounting.

    Contribution Margin

    • The formula for calculating the contribution margin is: Contribution Margin = Sales Revenue - Variable Costs.

    Overhead Allocation

    • The predetermined overhead rate method uses a predetermined rate to allocate overhead costs to products in cost accounting.

    Predetermined Overhead Rate

    • The formula for calculating the predetermined overhead rate in cost accounting is: Predetermined Overhead Rate = Total Budgeted Overhead Cost / Total Budgeted Base.

    Period Costs

    • Examples of period costs in cost accounting include selling and administrative expenses, such as salaries, advertising, and insurance.

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    Test your knowledge of cost accounting with this quiz! Learn about the main purpose of cost accounting, identify variable costs, and calculate the contribution margin. This quiz will help you reinforce your understanding of cost accounting principles.

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