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  • This topic has 5 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • December 3, 2013 at 8:58 pm #149969
    sradhakanchi
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    how important is target costing for p5 exam?

    December 3, 2013 at 9:10 pm #149971
    louibee1024
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    i was just thinking the exact same thing.

    All’s i know is that you work backwards – find out how much customers are willing to pay then deduct the required profit
    this then gives you a target cost.

    How are you finding P5?

    December 3, 2013 at 9:10 pm #149972
    louibee1024
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    i was just thinking the exact same thing.
    All’s i know is that you work backwards – find out how much customers are willing to pay then deduct the required profit
    this then gives you a target cost.
    How are you finding P5?

    December 3, 2013 at 9:52 pm #149980
    Ken Garrett
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    It is a simple technique that fits well with the concept of performance management. If competition means selling prices can’t be increased the only way to improve performance is to control costs ie aim for a target cost.

    December 3, 2013 at 11:44 pm #149997
    sradhakanchi
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    Thank you for your responses.

    Is there any past question for target costing?

    December 4, 2013 at 7:44 am #150043
    Ken Garrett
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    Have a look at HEG Dec 2007 and Children’s Toy Company June 2008.(for a short discussion).

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