Question

The cost object in a job order system is the ______ and the cost object in a process costing system is the ______.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct word for the blank space is: specific job; process.

Explanation:

The cost object represents the cost of an object or department for which that cost is assigned. For instance, the repairs department of a dealership is a cost object of the repairs employees and the repair supplies. Cost objects are usually traceable thus are treated as direct costs for accounting purposes.

Then, the cost object of a job order is the specific job assigned; while the cost object of a process costing system is the process itself.