Question

A cost that can be easily and conveniently traced to a specific cost object is a(n) Blank 1 of 2 cost of that cost object, whereas costs that cannot be easily and conveniently traced to that specific cost object are

Answer 1

Answer:

Direct; indirect cost.

Explanation:

A cost that can be easily and conveniently traced to a specific cost object is a direct cost of that cost object, whereas costs that cannot be easily and conveniently traced to that specific cost object are indirect cost.

In Financial accounting, direct cost can be defined as any expense which can easily be connected to a specific cost object such as a department, project or product. Some examples of direct costs are cost of raw materials, machineries or equipments.

On the other hand, any cost associated with the running, operations and maintenance of a company refers to indirect costs. Some examples of indirect costs are utility bill, office accessories, diesel etc.