Product Costing Methods: Top 3 Methods | Cost Accounting

Product costing methods may be grouped under the following three main categories: 1. Specific Order Costing  2. Continuous Operation/Process Costing 3. Service/Function Costing. Method # 1. Specific Order Costing: Specific order costing method is the basic costing method applicable where work consists of separate contracts, jobs, or batches, each of which is authorized by a special order or contract. Thus, specific [...]