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Activity-Based Costing (ABC) is a costing methodology that identifies activities in an organization and assigns the cost of each activity to products and services based on actual consumption. This approach aims to provide more accurate cost data for management by tracing costs to the source activities, thereby improving cost management and pricing strategies.
Key Benefits
– Accurate Cost Allocation: Activity-Based Costing (ABC) provides precise cost attribution by assigning costs to specific activities, offering more accurate insights compared to traditional costing methods.
– Improved Decision Making: By understanding the true cost of activities, organizations can make informed decisions regarding pricing, budgeting, and resource allocation, leading to optimized operational strategies.
– Enhanced Cost Control: ABC enables organizations to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies, allowing for targeted cost management initiatives and improved operational efficiency.
– Product and Service Optimization: With detailed insights into the cost structure, companies can refine product portfolios and improve profitability by adjusting or eliminating non-value-added activities.
– Competitive Advantage: By implementing ABC, organizations can better align their products or services with market needs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain a competitive edge through efficient cost management and enhanced value offerings.
Related Terms
– Accurate Cost Allocation: Activity-Based Costing (ABC) provides precise cost attribution by assigning costs to specific activities, offering more accurate insights compared to traditional costing methods.
– Improved Decision Making: By understanding the true cost of activities, organizations can make informed decisions regarding pricing, budgeting, and resource allocation, leading to optimized operational strategies.
– Enhanced Cost Control: ABC enables organizations to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies, allowing for targeted cost management initiatives and improved operational efficiency.
– Product and Service Optimization: With detailed insights into the cost structure, companies can refine product portfolios and improve profitability by adjusting or eliminating non-value-added activities.
– Competitive Advantage: By implementing ABC, organizations can better align their products or services with market needs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain a competitive edge through efficient cost management and enhanced value offerings.
References
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