The Role Of Cost Accounting Techniques In Achieving Effective Cost Control In The Manufacturing Industry

This research report was carried out to ascertain whether traditional costing techniques (standard, marginal and absorption costing) are still relevant for today’s demand and greater cost accuracy. Managers and Accounting are confused about which of these techniques will enhance effective cost control and effective management decision. Several literatures were reviewed and the problems were investigated through the use of quantitative research design where questionnaires were distributed to the production department of Coca-Cola Nigeria PLC which is the case study. The questionnaire was analyz…