
Concept Introduction:
Variable Cost: Variable cost is a cost that changes when the volume of production changes, in the same direction and in the same proportion.
Fixed Cost: Fixed cost is a cost that remains constant, irrespective of changes in production volume.
Selling cost: Selling cost is a cost that incurs to the market and sale of product or goods.
Administrative cost: The costs which are not classified under manufacturing or selling costs fall under administrative cost.
Relevant Cost: Relevant cost is the incremental and inevitable cost that is incurred when making a specific business decision. Relevant cost is useful in eliminating unrequited data that makes the decision making process complex.
Irrelevant Cost: Irrelevant cost is the cost that will remain unchanged as a result of specific business decisions
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To Identify: The each cost in the income statement as relevant or irrelevant to Nautical’s decision.
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To Decide: Nautical should accept special sales orders or not.
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To Identify: Nautical should consider long-term factors in deciding whether to accept the special sales order.

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