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Confusion with Marginal Costing

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • June 7, 2015 at 10:52 am #254726
    acaqub
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    in the BPP textbook, one question requires to fulfil the blank:

    ‘……’costing fails to recognise the importance to working in the full capacity.

    the correct answer is ‘marginal’ costing.

    on this occasion, is there anyone could tell me why the answer is this rather than absorption costing. I think the marginal coasting can appreciate the cost at different level but full costing’s fixed cost part would not change in accordance with the activity level. Should I rethink for the fixed cost per unit for this question?

    Thanks!

    June 7, 2015 at 11:05 am #254733
    John Moffat
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    It is a ridiculous question for BPP to have asked (and is not really relevant for F5 anyway).
    It can be interpreted in different ways and taken to apply to either marginal or absorption costing!!

    August 2, 2015 at 9:19 pm #264790
    acaqub
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    Thanks John!

    August 3, 2015 at 6:52 am #264859
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

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