prepared by those organisations that manufacture goods. they prepare another account called the manufacturing account in addition to the trading, Profit and Loss Account.
costs are usually divided into 3 types Prime Cost Production Cost Total Cost
Prime Cost Direct Material + Direct Labour + Direct Expenses
Production Cost = Prime Cost + factory overheads
Total Cost = Production Cost + Office + selling and distribution overheads
Direct costs can be traced to a particular product that is being manufactured. Examples are raw material costs, direct wages, etc.
costs cannot be directly traced to an item being manufactured Examples foreman's wages, grease, etc.
Examples factory heating lighting, power, etc.
Examples managers' salary accountancy fees legal charges etc.
Examples Sales staff salaries advertising freight display salesmen commission depreciation of delivery vans
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