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prime cost

Jjosy8712y ago
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
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor12y ago#1
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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