Discover what applied cost means in accounting, how it works with allocation rates, and see an example to understand its role ...

Cost allocation is the process through which a business allocates funds during the budgeting process. As a small business grows and different teams form, a new form of cost allocation is available: ...

Cost allocation serves several purposes. Also referred to as cost apportionment, this practice of identifying the source of an expense and assigning the cost accordingly is an important factor in ...

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. This is the second article in a multi-part ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor who has been working in ...

Federal regulations require that similar costs be treated consistently as either direct costs or indirect costs, in like circumstances. This regulation imposes a requirement on the University to ...

Federal regulations require that similar costs be treated consistently as either direct costs or indirect costs, in like circumstances. This regulation imposes a requirement on the University to ...

Opportunity cost is the missed gain from not choosing a better option. Calculating future investment opportunity costs is complex and not always precise. Consider opportunity costs to optimize ...

The multi-cloud approach has become an essential strategy for businesses seeking flexibility, scalability and innovation. By leveraging multiple cloud providers—such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and ...

On May 13, 2024, at a special transmission reform meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued Order No. 1920 “Building for the Future Through Electric Regional ...