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cost accounting

NOUN
accounting of production costs
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Some programs used to evaluate their curricula on a three- or five-year cycle because foundational subjects like financial and cost accounting rarely changed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Using true cost accounting as a guide, policymakers could reallocate some of these vast sums of money toward production methods that deliver net-positive benefits, such as expanding organic agriculture, agroforestry and sustainable fisheries.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024

True cost accounting seeks to make those externalities visible.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024

If you need help determining the appropriate method for your industry, it’s advisable to consult a professional tax expert who understands the details associated with different cost accounting methods.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 26, 2018

For instance, after the subject of cost accounts has been discussed, a Problem is given in which a knowledge of cost accounting principles is called for.

From Forging Ahead in Business by Various



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