This document provides an analysis of costs for a university. It includes sections on accounting structure, source costs, forecast reviews, and cost curves. Key points include:
- An defined accounting structure is important for managing transactions and monitoring expenditures efficiently.
- Source costs are categorized and assigned owners who are responsible for actual and forecast figures in areas like direct materials, labor, benefits, depreciation, and others.
- Actual results are periodically reviewed and compared to other periods to aid proactive decision making.
- Volume is forecast based on beginning inventory, demand estimates, and ending inventory. Cost reduction programs aim to lower costs in areas of materials, labor, and overhead.