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Differences between Standard Costing and Actual Costing
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Differences between Standard Costing and Actual Costing
Standard costing and actual costing are two different methods used in cost accounting. While standard costing estimates the costs involved in producing a product or service, actual costing calculates the actual costs incurred in producing a product or providing a service. Let us discuss the similarities and differences between the two methods. Similarities: -Both methods are used in cost accounting to calculate product costs. -Both methods consider direct labor, direct material, and overhead costs to determine the product cost. -Variances are analyzed and used for decision making in both methods. Differences: -Standard costing is a technique that estimates the cost of producing a product or service under ideal conditions. In contrast, actual costing measures the actual cost of producing a product or providing a service. -Standard costing uses predetermined rates while actual costing uses actual rates. -Standard costing is forward-looking, while actual costing is retrospective. -Standard costing involves less record-keeping and bookkeeping than actual costing. Standard costing and actual costing are two methods used to evaluate and measure product or service costs within a business. Standard costing is a budgeting method that predicts costs based on pre-determined standard costs for materials, labor, and overheads. Actual costing, on the other hand, tracks the actual expenses incurred to produce a product or service. 14 The reconciliation of standard costing with actual costing can be challenging due to the following reasons: Inaccurate Standard Costs - Standard costing can only be effective if the standard costs used are accurate. If the standard costs are too high, it could lead to overestimation of profit margins when compared to actual costs, and similarly, if the standard costs are too low, it could lead to underestimation of profit margins. Changes in Overhead Costs 7 - Changes in overhead costs incurred when producing goods or services could cause discrepancies between standard costing and actual costing. Developing pre-determined overhead rates based on estimates could cause variances when compared to actual costs. The changes in the rates based on projected vs. actual costs could lead to unanticipated variances. Table 1 7 https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/overhead-costs-definition Download 454.76 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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