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prime cost

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May 29, 2014 at 12:13 pm #171631
josy87
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Dear Sir john
please I need help with costs
I would like to know the difference between direct cost and direct expense.
And also know if directs expenses are include in the prime cost.
thanks
May 29, 2014 at 7:19 pm #171731
John Moffat
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Direct cost and direct expense means the same thing – they are costs that can be specifically measured in each unit (most times that is just labour and materials).
The prime cost is the total of the direct costs.
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