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Give difference between Direct Cost and Indirect Cost.

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S.No.Basis of DistinctionDirect CostIndirect Cost
1.RelationshipDirectly and wholly related to a particular unit or centre of cost.Not directly and wholly related to a particular unit or centre of cost.
2.ComponentsDirect materials, direct labour, direct expenses.Indirect materials, indirect labour, indirect expenses.
3.ExamplesSugarcane used in a sugar mill, wages of sugar workers.Fuel, wages of storekeeper, rent.
4.Other nameAlso known as prime cost (when totalled).Also known as overheads or common costs.
5.TraceabilityCan be easily traced to a specific cost object.Cannot be easily traced; has to be apportioned.

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