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Define direct costs and indirect costs.

   Define direct costs and indirect costs.

Horngren’s Cost Accounting

Horngren’s Cost Accounting

Srikant M. Datar,… 16th Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 2

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10/27/2021

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A cost object is anything for which a separate measurement of costs is desired. This could be a product, a service, a project, a customer, or a brand. Show more…

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Direct Costs

Direct costs are expenses that can be directly attributed to a specific cost object, such as a project, product, or department. They are easily traceable and measurable, including costs like labor and materials that are exclusively incurred for that cost object.

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses that are not directly traceable to a single cost object, as they support multiple projects or departments. These include overhead costs like utilities, rent, and administrative salaries, which must be allocated across various cost centers using a reasonable method.

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