INDIRECT COST Definition

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INDIRECT COST is that portion of cost that is indirectly expended in providing a product or service for sale (cannot be traced to a given cost object in an economically feasible manner) and is included in the calculation of COST OF GOODS SOLD, e.g. rent, utilities, equipment maintenance, etc. Opposite of direct cost.

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AVERAGE COST is total cost for all units bought (or produced) divided by the number of units.

DEFERMENT see DEFERRED.

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