Fixed Cost

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corporate finance and accounting
financial statements

Definition:

Fixed costs are expenses that do not vary with changes in the volume of production or sales. They are costs that remain constant regardless of the company’s activity level.

Examples:

  • Rent
  • Depreciation
  • Interest expense
  • Salaries of fixed staff
  • Depreciation of equipment

Characteristics:

  • Invariable: Do not change with variations in production or sales volume.
  • Irrecoverable: Cannot be recovered through sales revenue.
  • Examples: Lease payments, rent, depreciation, and some interest expenses.
  • Category: Indirect costs.
  • Accounting treatment: Expensed in the period they are incurred.

Formula:

Fixed costs = Total fixed costs

Example:

A company has fixed costs of $10,000. If it produces 10,000 units, the fixed cost per unit will be $10,000/10,000 = $1.00.

Benefits:

  • Provides a constant base for budgeting and cost control.
  • Helps to stabilize earnings per share.
  • Can be used to calculate break-even point.

Drawbacks:

  • Can limit flexibility if production or sales volume changes significantly.
  • Can make it difficult to forecast future costs accurately.
  • Can be volatile if there are changes in prices or exchange rates.

FAQ's

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A fixed cost is a business expense that does not change with the level of production or sales. It remains constant over time, regardless of how much is produced or sold.

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