In this article we will discuss about the marginal cost analysis. Marginal cost analysis requires analysis of cost into fixed and variable elements. Suppose that selling price per unit of a product is Rs.100 and variable cost per unit is Rs.60. Contribution per unit is Rs.40. You may say contribution as gross margin. Profit Volume ratio (P/V ratio): P/V ratio [...]
In this article we will discus about the meaning and characteristics of differential cost. Meaning of Differential Cost: Differential cost is the change in the costs which may take place due to increase or decrease in output change in sales volume, alternate method of production, make or buy decisions, change in product mix etc. So, differential cost is the result [...]
The following points highlight the top nine cost concepts used in decision making. The cost concepts are: 1. Marginal Cost 2. Out of Pocket Costs 3. Differential Costs 4. Sunk Costs 5. Opportunity Cost 6. Imputed Costs 7. Replacement Cost 8. Avoidable Cost and Unavoidable Cost 9. Relevant Cost and Irrelevant Cost. Decision Making: Cost Concept # 1. Marginal Cost: [...]