Asked by Alawia Alawi on May 25, 2024

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Given the following data,total product cost per unit under variable costing will be greater than total product cost under absorption costing.
Given the following data,total product cost per unit under variable costing will be greater than total product cost under absorption costing.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes direct variable costs (costs that vary with production levels) in the cost of producing goods.

Absorption Costing

A technique in accounting that ensures all expenses related to production, including direct materials, direct labor, as well as variable and fixed overhead costs, are factored into the product’s cost.

  • Learn how changes in production and sales levels affect reported income under both costing methods.
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Kabore Marco Simon KaboreMay 31, 2024
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False
Explanation :
Under absorption costing, fixed manufacturing costs are included in the cost of each unit, whereas under variable costing, they are treated as period expenses. Therefore, total product cost per unit under absorption costing is generally higher than total product cost per unit under variable costing.