cost accounting

NOUN

accounting of production costs

Synonyms

WEAK

cost system cost-accounting system costing managerial accounting

Example Sentences

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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

The hope is that because these two methods have many similarities, it should be relatively easy for governments to upgrade to true cost accounting as it becomes more widely adopted.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

The first question people ask me about true cost accounting is whether using it will make food more expensive.

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

Simplified cost accounting system per case. © 10Nov43; AA445860.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1971 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office