In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Marginal Costing 2. Contribution of Marginal Costing 3. Features of Marginal Costing 4. Arguments in Favour of Marginal Costing 5. Criticism against Marginal Costing 6. Absorption Costing and Marginal Costing: Impact on Profit. Meaning of Marginal Costing: Marginal costing is a principle whereby variable costs are charged to cost units [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Marginal Costing:- 1. Meaning of Marginal Costing 2. Basic Characteristics of Marginal Costing 3. Assumptions 4. Advantages 5. Limitations. Concept: Meaning of Marginal Costing Basic Characteristics of Marginal Costing Assumptions of Marginal Costing Advantages of Marginal Costing Limitations of Marginal Costing 1. Meaning of Marginal Costing: The Institute of Cost and Management [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Income Determination under Absorption and Marginal Costing. Under absorption costing, fixed costs are treated as product costs while marginal costing excludes fixed costs from product costs. The example given here illustrates the method of income determination under absorption and marginal costing: Example: In the two income statements shown earlier, the net profits [...]