In this article we will discuss about the arguments for and against inclusion of capital. Arguments in Favour of Inclusion: (a) When wages is the reward of labour, interest is the reward of capital. (b) Interest should either be ignored entirely or else included in respect of all capital employed whether such capital requires the payment of interest or not [...]
In this article we will discuss about the treatment of special items of overheads in cost accounts. Material Handling Expenses: These expenses are incurred while unloading the raw materials received from supplier, storing the raw materials, handling the raw materials to work place, handling of work-in-progress, storage of finished goods etc. It also includes costs incurred for weighing salaries of [...]
The below mentioned article provides a note on scrap. Scrap is the residue material that has a recovery value. It is incidental residue from the materials used in manufacturing operations which is recoverable and measurable without processing. Accounting of Scrap: The accounting treatment of scrap is based on the following considerations: (a) If the value of the scrap is negligible, [...]