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The Main consideration while deciding on the method to be followed for assigning and recording the cost incurred in the products is based on the criterion of homogenous products and custom based products.
The Products which are homogenous in nature and is produced in large batches and passes through various processes before its completion to final products need to be recorded under Process costing system.
However, the products which are produced on a special request and is customized product as per customer request and is having unique feature and unique cost from the other product shall be recorded as per Job costing method.
To Determine: The determination of products to be recorded under Process costing or Job costing.

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