Chapter 1
Advanced costing method
Chapter learning objectives
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
§ explain what is meant by the term cost driver
§ identify appropriate cost drivers under activity-based costing (ABC)
§ calculate costs per driver and per unit using (ABC)
§ compare ABC and traditional methods of overhead absorption based on production units, labour hours or machine hours.
§ explain the implications of switching to ABC on pricing, performance management and decision making.