Meaning and definition of Marginal costing
Marginal costing is formally defined as: 'the accounting system in which variable costs are charged to cost units and the fixed costs of the period are written-off in full against the aggregate contribution. Its special value is in decision making'. (Terminology.)
1) Cost control
2) Elimination of cost variance per unit
3) Short-term profit planning
4) Accurate overhead recovery rate
5) Maximum return to the business: