Current Cost Accounting

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Definition: Current Cost Accounting


Current Cost Accounting

Quick Summary of Current Cost Accounting


A valuation method whereby assets and goods used in production are valued at their actual or estimated current market prices at the time the production takes place (it is sometimes described as ‘replacement cost accounting’. The more usual convention is historical cost accounting.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Current Cost Accounting are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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