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Gerald1
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5 years ago
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Inventory item - Standard cost

Greetings,   When creating a new item, under Buying Details tab, there is a text box called Standard Cost.   I am puzzled why Myob advises dollar value entered under Standard Cost must include ta...
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    IanChait
    5 years ago

    Hi Gerald1 

     

    I wouldn't advise using Standard Costs. It doesn't give an accurate Gross Margin by product, and there isn't a varaince account for the difference between actual and standard cost. I have one very dissatisfied client at the moment.

     

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IanChait
Ultimate Cover User
5 years ago

Hi Gerald1 

 

I wouldn't advise using Standard Costs. It doesn't give an accurate Gross Margin by product, and there isn't a varaince account for the difference between actual and standard cost. I have one very dissatisfied client at the moment.

 

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Gerald1
Member
5 years ago

Thanks for your reply and suggestion Ian. Since it is optional, I have taken your suggestion and decided not to use it.

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