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cost classification

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  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • February 13, 2019 at 7:21 am #504967
    goldenthandi22
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    good day sir

    how do we determine cost centers and cost units in service industries. For instance in a Barber Shop l had thought that the Barber man (the one cutting the client’s hair) is a cost unit but unfortunately it seems wrong . kindly assist

    February 13, 2019 at 8:56 am #504979
    John Moffat
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    I can’t really answer you without seeing the question that you are referring to.

    However in a barber shop you are wanting to calculate the cost for one customer – it is the customer that is the cost unit. The cost unit is what it is you are wanting to know the cost of (in order, for example, to decide on a selling price).

    Have you watched the free lectures on this? The lectures are a complete free course for Paper MA and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.

    February 13, 2019 at 11:54 am #504999
    goldenthandi22
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    So the Barber can be the cost center right

    February 14, 2019 at 7:25 am #505064
    John Moffat
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    Correct 🙂

    February 14, 2019 at 1:55 pm #505117
    goldenthandi22
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    thank you very much sir

    February 14, 2019 at 3:17 pm #505125
    John Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

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