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The Accountant's Dictionary

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The Eprecus ERP dictionary is built for finance teams, HR managers, payroll administrators, operations leads, and business owners who need clear definitions they can apply inside real workflows. Use this glossary to understand payroll terminology, accounting definitions, HR metrics, and enterprise software concepts without vague textbook language.

Each entry is written to support practical ERP work, including reporting, approvals, payroll review, compliance conversations, reconciliation, workforce planning, and process design. If you need deeper examples, continue into the Eprecus ERP blog or review the platform overview.

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absorption costing

absorption costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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activity-based costing (ABC)

activity-based costing (ABC) is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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actual costing

actual costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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after-tax cost of debt

after-tax cost of debt is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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amortization of bond issue costs

amortization of bond issue costs is an amortization-related term used to spread the cost, discount, premium, or carrying amount of an item over time.

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average cost of inventory

average cost of inventory is an inventory classification or inventory account used to measure goods, materials, or stock held for use, production, or sale.

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B

batch-level cost

batch-level cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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bond issue costs

bond issue costs is a bond or debt-financing term used in accounting for borrowing, interest, premiums, discounts, issuance, or repayment.

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budget

budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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budget variance

budget variance is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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budgetary slack

budgetary slack is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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budgeted balance sheet

budgeted balance sheet is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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budgeted capacity

budgeted capacity is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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budgeted income statement

budgeted income statement is a formal financial statement or reporting document used to summarize financial position, performance, or cash movement.

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C

capital budgeting

capital budgeting is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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carrying cost of inventory

carrying cost of inventory is an inventory classification or inventory account used to measure goods, materials, or stock held for use, production, or sale.

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common costs

common costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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continuous budget

continuous budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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contribution margin

contribution margin is an accounting, finance, or reporting term used to classify, measure, record, analyze, or communicate business transactions and financial results.

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contribution margin per unit

contribution margin per unit is an accounting, finance, or reporting term used to classify, measure, record, analyze, or communicate business transactions and financial results.

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contribution margin ratio

contribution margin ratio is a financial ratio used to measure or evaluate a specific aspect of liquidity, profitability, efficiency, leverage, or performance.

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conversion costs

conversion costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost

cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost accounting

cost accounting is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost behavior

cost behavior is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost center

cost center is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost flow assumption

cost flow assumption is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost method of recording treasury stock

cost method of recording treasury stock is an equity or share-capital term used in corporate ownership, stockholder reporting, or capital structure accounting.

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cost object

cost object is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost of capital

cost of capital is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost of carrying inventory

cost of carrying inventory is an inventory classification or inventory account used to measure goods, materials, or stock held for use, production, or sale.

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cost of goods available for sale

cost of goods available for sale is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost of goods purchased

cost of goods purchased is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost of products sold

cost of products sold is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost principle

cost principle is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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cost ratio

cost ratio is a financial ratio used to measure or evaluate a specific aspect of liquidity, profitability, efficiency, leverage, or performance.

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cost-volume-profit (CVP)

cost-volume-profit (CVP) is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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D

debt issue costs

debt issue costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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depreciable cost

depreciable cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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differential cost

differential cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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direct cost

direct cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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direct costing

direct costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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direct labor efficiency variance

direct labor efficiency variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct labor price variance

direct labor price variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct labor quantity variance

direct labor quantity variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct labor rate variance

direct labor rate variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct labor usage variance

direct labor usage variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct materials efficiency variance

direct materials efficiency variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct materials price variance

direct materials price variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct materials quantity variance

direct materials quantity variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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direct materials usage variance

direct materials usage variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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E

efficiency variance

efficiency variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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expired costs

expired costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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F

favorable variance

favorable variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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FIFO cost flow assumption

FIFO cost flow assumption is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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fixed costs

fixed costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance

fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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fixed manufacturing overhead volume variance

fixed manufacturing overhead volume variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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fixed overhead budget variance

fixed overhead budget variance is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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fixed overhead spending variance

fixed overhead spending variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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flexible budget

flexible budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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full costing

full costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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H

historical cost

historical cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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holding costs

holding costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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I

incremental cost

incremental cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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indirect cost

indirect cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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indirect factory costs

indirect factory costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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indirect manufacturing costs

indirect manufacturing costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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inventoriable cost

inventoriable cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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inventory carrying costs

inventory carrying costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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inventory cost flow assumption

inventory cost flow assumption is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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inventory holding costs

inventory holding costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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J

job cost record

job cost record is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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job costing

job costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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job order cost sheet

job order cost sheet is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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job order costing

job order costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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joint cost

joint cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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L

labor efficiency variance

labor efficiency variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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labor rate variance

labor rate variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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labor variances

labor variances is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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lower of cost or market

lower of cost or market is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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lower of cost or net realizable value

lower of cost or net realizable value is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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M

manufacturing costs

manufacturing costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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manufacturing support costs

manufacturing support costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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margin of safety

margin of safety is an accounting, finance, or reporting term used to classify, measure, record, analyze, or communicate business transactions and financial results.

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marginal cost

marginal cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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marginal revenue

marginal revenue is a revenue or income concept used to describe earnings recognized from business activity, financing, or other sources.

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materials price variance

materials price variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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materials quantity variance

materials quantity variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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materials usage variance

materials usage variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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mixed costs

mixed costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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N

next-in, first-out cost flow assumption

next-in, first-out cost flow assumption is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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nonmanufacturing overhead cost

nonmanufacturing overhead cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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normal costing

normal costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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O

opportunity cost

opportunity cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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order costs

order costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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overapplied overhead costs

overapplied overhead costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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overhead costs

overhead costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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overhead variances

overhead variances is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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P

past cost

past cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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period cost

period cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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price variance

price variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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prime costs

prime costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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process costing system

process costing system is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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product cost

product cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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product warranty cost

product warranty cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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production costs

production costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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production volume variance

production volume variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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profit margin

profit margin is an accounting, finance, or reporting term used to classify, measure, record, analyze, or communicate business transactions and financial results.

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Q

quantity variance

quantity variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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R

relative sales value method of allocating cost

relative sales value method of allocating cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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relevant cost

relevant cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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replacement cost

replacement cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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research and development costs

research and development costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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rolling budget

rolling budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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rolling horizon budget

rolling horizon budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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S

semivariable costs

semivariable costs is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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setup cost

setup cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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slope of cost line

slope of cost line is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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spending variance

spending variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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standard cost

standard cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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standard cost per unit of input

standard cost per unit of input is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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standard cost per unit of product

standard cost per unit of product is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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standard cost system

standard cost system is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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standard cost variances

standard cost variances is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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standard costing

standard costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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static budget

static budget is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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sunk cost

sunk cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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T

traditional costing

traditional costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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transferred-in cost

transferred-in cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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U

unfavorable variance

unfavorable variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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usage variance

usage variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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V

variable cost

variable cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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variable cost rate

variable cost rate is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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variable cost ratio

variable cost ratio is a financial ratio used to measure or evaluate a specific aspect of liquidity, profitability, efficiency, leverage, or performance.

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variable costing

variable costing is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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variable manufacturing overhead cost

variable manufacturing overhead cost is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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variable manufacturing overhead spending variance

variable manufacturing overhead spending variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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variable overhead efficiency variance

variable overhead efficiency variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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variable overhead spending variance

variable overhead spending variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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variance

variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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variance analysis

variance analysis is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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variance reports

variance reports is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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volume variance

volume variance is a variance-analysis term used to compare actual results with standards, budgets, or expected performance.

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W

weighted-average cost flow assumption

weighted-average cost flow assumption is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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weighted-average cost of capital

weighted-average cost of capital is a cost accounting term used to measure, assign, analyze, or control the cost of operations, inventory, or production.

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Z

zero-based budgeting

zero-based budgeting is a budgeting term used to plan, compare, or control expected revenue, cost, capacity, or spending.

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