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Costing Methods

Costing methods are accounting techniques that are used to help understand the value of inputs and outputs in a production process. By tracking and categorizing this information according to a rigorous accounting system, corporate management can determine with a high degree of accuracy the cost per unit of production and other key performance indicators.


Costing Methods- Has the different costing systems within the ERP been explained?

There are 4 costing methods:

  • Your Average Cost is the cost of the product averaged by your different supplier costs (if applicable).
  • Your Landed Cost is the total amount including any shipping/freight charges.
  • Your Manufactured Cost is the cost it takes to manufacture your product.
  • Your Last Cost is the most recent cost you bought your product for (it has no other calculations factored into the total amount).