Activity Driver (Cost Driver)

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An activity driver, also known as a cost driver, is a factor that influences or contributes to the expense of certain business operations. It is used in cost accounting to allocate costs to specific activities based on their consumption of resources. By identifying activity drivers, businesses can better understand the relationship between activities and costs, enabling more accurate budgeting and cost management.

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