common cost

[/ˈkɑːmən kɔːst/]
nounpl: common costs
custo comum
1. An expense that is shared by multiple departments, projects, or cost centers and cannot be easily allocated to a single entity
The rent for the office building is a common cost that must be distributed among all departments.
O aluguel do prédio comercial é um custo comum que deve ser distribuído entre todos os departamentos.
2. In accounting, a cost incurred for the benefit of multiple products or services that requires an allocation method for fair distribution
Utilities and maintenance are common costs that need to be allocated based on square footage or usage.
Serviços públicos e manutenção são custos comuns que precisam ser alocados com base em metragem quadrada ou uso.
3. In joint production, costs incurred before the split-off point that benefit multiple products
Raw materials purchased for multiple product lines represent a common cost in manufacturing.
Matérias-primas compradas para múltiplas linhas de produtos representam um custo comum na manufatura.
In Brazilian and Portuguese business environments, the concept of 'custo comum' is fundamental to accounting practices and financial management. Brazilian companies typically follow accounting standards that require clear documentation and allocation methods for common costs to ensure transparency in financial reporting. This is particularly important in larger corporations and in manufacturing sectors where joint production is common.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared costjoint costoverhead costindirect costallocated cost
Antonyms / Antônimos
direct costspecific costtraceable costvariable cost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
custo comum
Standard term used in accounting and business contexts throughout Brazil
Brazil - Business
custo compartilhado
Alternative term emphasizing the shared nature of the cost
Brazil - Manufacturing
custo conjunto
Used specifically in joint production contexts
Portugal
custo comum
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in accounting and finance

Related Words

cost allocationcost centeroverheadjoint productioncost accountingfixed cost

Related Idioms & Phrases

split the common costs
allocate common costs fairly
distribute common expenses
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