The following points highlight the top five applications of marginal costing. The applications are: 1. Key or Limiting Factor Analysis 2. Make or Buy Decisions 3. Discontinuance and Diversification of Product 4. Accept or Reject New Order and Sub-Contracting 5. Temporary Cessation or Close-Down of Operations. Application # 1. Key or Limiting Factor Analysis: Marginal costing can also be used [...]
The following points highlight the top four applications of marginal costing. The applications are: 1. Cost Control 2. Profit Planning 3. Evaluation of Performance 4. Decision Making. Marginal Costing: Application # 1. Cost Control: Marginal costing divides the total cost into fixed and variable cost. Fixed cost can be controlled by the top management and that to a limited extent. [...]
The following points highlight the top seven practical applications of differential cost. The practical applications are: 1. Determination of the most Profitable Level of Production and Price 2. Acceptance of Offer at a Lower Price or Offering a Quotation at Lower Selling Price in Order to Increase Capacity 3. Accept or Reject Decisions 4. Make or Buy Decisions 5. Sell [...]