Other Form of Name
Chandra, Gyan; Paperman, Jacob Bernard, 1925-
Publication Date
1976
Abstract
Various accounting practices, based on the same accounting concepts and principles, have been developed to satisfy the multiple and changing needs of the users of accounting reports. Direct and absorption costing are two such accounting practices. Controversy continues to exist as to which of these two costing methods is better for decision making purposes and for reporting to the users of accounting information. The objective of this paper is to dwell upon the historical nature of the controversy and build a case for a method of costing that rests on economic logic and realities of the market place.
Recommended Citation
Chandra, Gyan and Paperman, Jacob Bernard
(1976)
"Direct costing vs. absorption costing: A historical review,"
Accounting Historians Journal: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/aah_journal/vol3/iss1/1