Cost and Management Accounting Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the difference between Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Management Accounting?

Cost Accounting focuses on historical financial data, while Management Accounting focuses on future-oriented information

What is the primary objective of Cost and Management Accounting?

To help in decision making and control functions within the organization

What is the function of the Cost Accounting Department in an organization?

To analyze, record, and report cost information

What are the methods used to segregate semi-variable costs into fixed and variable costs?

Regression analysis and high-low method Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of cost reduction and cost control mainly focused on?

Balancing costs with quality and efficiency considerations Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Digital Costing System' refer to?

A system for managing costs using digital technology and automation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Cost Leadership as described in Porter's theory of Generic Competitive Strategies?

Producing goods or providing services at the lowest cost while maintaining quality Signup and view all the answers

According to CIMA, what is the foundation of the internal financial information system for managers?

An organization's costing system Signup and view all the answers

What does Cost Accounting involve according to the definition provided?

Process of ascertaining costs Signup and view all the answers

How is Cost Accountancy defined?

The application of costing and cost accounting principles, methods and techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Management Accounting according to CIMA Official Terminology?

To create, protect, preserve and increase value for stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Costing according to CIMA?

The technique and process of ascertaining costs Signup and view all the answers

What is Cost defined as according to the text?

The amount of resource given up in exchange for some goods or services Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the process of Cost Accounting according to the text?

Application of costing and cost accounting principles, methods, and techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is Management Accounting according to CIMA Official Terminology?

The application of accounting and financial management principles to increase value for stakeholders. Signup and view all the answers

What is Cost Accountancy according to the text?

The application of costing and cost accounting principles, methods, and techniques to control an organization's costs. Signup and view all the answers