Cost Accounting vs
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In which type of accounting are stock values calculated at cost price or market price (whichever is lower)?

  • Cost accounting
  • Financial accounting (correct)
  • Tax accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Which type of accounting prepares reports for external users?

  • Managerial accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Tax accounting
  • Financial accounting (correct)
  • Which type of accounting allows for better control over material, labor, and overhead costs?

  • Tax accounting
  • Financial accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Cost accounting (correct)
  • In which type of accounting are reports prepared periodically or as required?

    <p>Financial accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of accounting uses historical data as well as future data?

    <p>Cost accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cost accounting?

    <p>To advise management on optimizing business practices based on cost efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end goal of cost accounting?

    <p>To advise management on optimizing business practices based on cost efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does cost accounting provide for management?

    <p>Detailed cost information for controlling current operations and planning for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cost accounting related to financial accounting?

    <p>Cost accounting information is commonly used in financial accounting, but its primary function is for use by managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cost accounting in relation to business operations?

    <p>To provide detailed cost information that management needs to control current operations and plan for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

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