Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Difference between Prime cost and Factory Cost

Difference between Prime cost and Factory Cost


Prime cost


Prime cost basically consists of direct cost of product i.e. direct material, direct labor and direct expenses.  Prime cost directly varies with the level of activity and it is very important in decision making process.

As prime cost directly traceable to product it is therefore allocated to the product instead of apportionment.

Factory cost



Factory cost is calculated by adding the factory overhead to the prime cost. Factory cost is important for the purposes of stock valuation and setting price. Factory cost takes into account all cost related to production.

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