22 Questions
What is the cost associated with goods partially completed at the end of the period?
Work-in-process Inventory
What type of costs are associated with physical handling of goods, insurance, security, and IT hardware?
Inventory service costs
Which of the following costs involves storing inventory before it is sold?
Holding costs
Which of the following is a major cost under Inventory risks costs?
Shrinkage
What type of cost includes the opportunity cost of the money invested in inventory?
Inventory financing costs
What type of costs occur when businesses become out of stock for any reason?
Spoilage costs
Which factor is highlighted as the frontline for preventing spoilage and waste?
Solid Inventory Control
Which cost is essentially incurred every time you place an order from your supplier?
Ordering Cost
Which of the following best describes 'imputed cost'?
A hidden cost incurred when an asset is used for another purpose
What would be an example of an 'out of pocket cost' based on the provided context?
Buying snacks after class as a personal expense
In the context of this case, which cost can be avoided by reducing the number of classes offered?
Wages and salaries
What category does 'utilities cost' fall under in the context of cost classifications?
Holding costs
Direct costs are costs that can be easily traced to a specific cost object, such as a product or department.
True
Uncontrollable costs include direct materials, direct labor, and some overhead expenses.
False
In an organization, more costs are controllable at lower levels of management compared to higher levels.
False
Uncontrollable costs refer to costs that can be directly influenced or managed by a specific manager or department.
False
Controllable costs are mostly fixed costs that cannot be influenced by the management's actions.
False
Fixed costs are costs that change in direct proportion to the level of production or sales.
False
Direct material cost per unit is an example of a fixed cost.
False
Uncontrollable costs are costs that can be influenced or changed by the actions of a specific responsibility center.
False
Controllable costs refer to costs that a manager can influence through decisions and actions within their control.
True
Fixed costs are costs that vary in total with changes in the level of activity, but remain constant per unit.
False
Test your knowledge on classifying costs related to different types of inventory - Raw Materials, Work-in-process, and Finished Goods. Learn about the accounting terms and their definitions for each stage of inventory.
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