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Cost Accounting can be defined as a system put in place by the management to generate the amount incurred in the production of goods and services so as to determine the cost of production and profit generated in the organization.<\/p>\n

NB:<\/strong> Profit in an organization is determined by the relationship between revenue and cost. If revenue is constant, the cost must be minimized or control before profit can be maximized.<\/em><\/p>\n

What you will learn today.<\/h3>\n
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  1. Cost Accounting Definition<\/li>\n
  2. The uses and users of Cost Accounting<\/li>\n
  3. Cost Accounting Methods<\/li>\n
  4. Cost Accounting Techniques<\/li>\n
  5. Cost Accounting Principles<\/li>\n
  6. Cost Accounting Reports\/Information<\/li>\n
  7. The difference and similarities between Cost and Financial Accounting<\/li>\n
  8. The functions of the Cost Accounting department in an organization<\/li>\n
  9. Objectives of Cost Accounting<\/li>\n
  10. Elements of Costs<\/li>\n
  11. Classification of Costs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What should I do after reading this summary?<\/h3>\n

    You’ll have to enroll in our Cost Accounting Course<\/a> (free for now). The purpose of the course is to give you an opportunity to have in-depth knowledge of Cost Accounting with regard to the changing environment. The course<\/a> will assist you to acquire adequate knowledge of the principles and practice of Cost Accounting, either for academics or professional or daily challenges at work.<\/p>\n

    Having said that, let’s get started with today’s topic.<\/p>\n

    1. Cost Accounting Definition<\/h2>\n

    First of all, what are the costs? (1)<\/strong> Costs are the economic resource that has value and can be utilized to generate either quantitative or non-quantitative benefits. (2)<\/strong> Cost can also be defined as the value of economic resources used in the production of goods and services in order to generate profit.<\/p>\n

    According to CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), Cost Accounting is defined as a system put in place by the management to generate the amount incurred in the production of goods and services so as to determine the cost of production and profit generated in the organization.<\/p>\n

    NB:<\/strong> Profit in an organization is determined by the relationship between revenue and cost. If revenue is constant, the cost must be minimized or controlled before profit can be maximized.<\/em><\/p>\n

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