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The best evaluating method for a department operated as a cost center? A-Return-on-assets ratio B-Payback method C-Variance analysis

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Question added by Ahmed Shaaban , Finance Manager , BOD Secretary , Al-Murjan Group Holding Company
Date Posted: 2015/06/11
AIMAL KHALID
by AIMAL KHALID , MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT , INTERNATIONAL MULTI GROUP OF COMPANIES

Among the three methods that you mentioned for performance evaluation of a cost centre,

In my opinion the variance analysis would be at the top since it would notify of any divergences from the plan or the budget if one is in place.

Moreover the financial performance of the particular cost centre can be compared with other cost centers in the entity along with profit and revenue centers by an ROA ratio or other specific KPI’S that can be developed based on the activities involved.

 

Payback is a very crude measure and doesn’t even consider the whole economic life of the asset after the payback period. 

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Ahmed kandil
by Ahmed kandil , Cost Controller , Battour Holding Cpompany

Varianve analysis ........

Tranquilino Jr Rivera
by Tranquilino Jr Rivera , General Accountant , Enany Group of Companies

Answer is C. Variance Analysis. Since the department is a cost center, the evaluation or assessment should focus on whether the department operated beyond or under set costing standards.

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