Explain the differences between period cost and product cost. Further explain how each of these costs impact the traditional format and contribution margin statements.

Select one of the following questions to answer in your discussion:
1. How does cost accounting differ from financial accounting and how, if at all,
does the difference impact the ethics involved in serving in either role? How
would you relate biblical principles to this question?

2. Describe the three types of manufacturing cost categories, provide examples
of each, and explain how each of these categories impact the contribution
margin income statement.

3. Explain the differences between period cost and product cost. Further explain
how each of these costs impact the traditional format and contribution
margin statements.

4. Describe joborder costing and how costs are measured using this method.
Provide examples of an organization using joborder costing.

5. Explain how costs flow under the joborder costing model. Further explain the
concept of underapplied and overapplied cost