Normal Cost

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Normal Cost refers to the routine expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, encompassing direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs. It represents the expected cost under normal operating conditions, excluding any unusual or extraordinary expenses. Normal cost is crucial for budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis, providing a baseline for evaluating actual performance against standard expectations.

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