A costing technique where each job/project is different and is done as per the customer specification.
When a job/project is received from the customer, the costs which are expected to be incurred on the job are estimated and the price is quoted to the customer.
This costing technique is widely used in Printing Press, Heavy Machinery, Foundry, General Engineering works, Machine tools, Interior decoration, Repairs , Ship- building and other similar industries.
Batch Costing
A costing technique where similar articles are manufactured in batches either for sale/for use within the undertaking.
In the case of batch costing separate cost sheets are maintained for each batch of products by assigning a batch number.
Cost per unit in a batch is ascertained by dividing the total cost of a batch by the number of units produced in that batch.
This technique is widely used in Biscuit manufacturing industries, pharmaceutical or drug industries, readymade garment industries,pen industries, manufacturing electronic parts of T.V. radio set etc
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