The cost of a product consists of two items: fixed cost and variable cost.
Introduction
The cost of a product consists of
two items: fixed cost and variable cost. Fixed costs are those which remain the
same in total amount regardless of changes in volume. Variable costs are those
which vary in total amount as the volume of production increases or decreases.
As a result, at different levels of activity, the cost structure of a firm
changes. The effect on profit on account of such variations is studied through
break even analysis or cost-volume-profit analysis. This lesson deals with the
various concepts, tools and techniques of cost-volume profit analysis.
Learning Objectives
After reading this lesson, the
reader should be able to:
ՖՖ understand
the meaning of cost-volume-profit analysis.
ՖՖ apply
cost-volume-profit analysis while taking decisions.
ՖՖ construct
the break-even chart.
ՖՖ evaluate
the advantages and limitations of break-even analysis.
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