Indirect cost rate is equal to Indirect Cost Pool divided by Indirect Cost Allocation Base.
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It is done so to keep control on costs as direct costs are controllable while indirect costs are not.
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An absorption costing is an accounting method used to calculate the total cost of a product by factoring in both direct and indirect costs.
a.k.a. Absorption Costing, is a method that includes direct manufacturing costs as well as indirect manufacturing costs such as machine depreciation and factory. (GAAP Required)
Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to a cost object (such as a particular function or product). Indirect costs may be either fixed or variable. Indirect costs include taxes, administration, personnel and security costs, and are also known as overhead.Costs usually charged directlyProject staffConsultantsProject suppliesPublicationsTravelTrainingCosts usually allocated indirectlyUtilitiesRentAudit and legalAdministrative staffEquipment rental