Question

As a consequence of automation and product diversity, in cost estimation Select one: A. companies no longer need to pay attention to estimating overhead. B. direct labor is playing an increasingly important role in cost determination. C. a facility level approach to estimating costs is increasingly important. D. cost estimation is improved with the inclusion of non-unit cost drivers.

Answer 1

D. cost estimation is improved with the inclusion of non-unit cost drivers.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Accounting, costing is the measurement of the cost of production of goods and services by assessing the fixed costs and variable costs associated with each step of production. The various type of costs are;

1. Product cost is the expenses incurred when a product is sold.

2. Period cost refers to the period in which costs are incurred.

3. Fixed cost refers to costs that remains constant over variations in production activity, irrespective of amount of goods.

3. Variable cost refers to cost which are the same per unit of production but vary directly with level of output.

4. Direct costs refer to the costs that are peculiar to a particular department or area while indirect cost can't be traced to any.

5. Manufacturing overhead are all indirect cost required in producing a good that isn't associated with direct materials or direct labor.

As a consequence of automation and product diversity, in cost estimation; cost estimation is improved with the inclusion of non-unit cost drivers.