ACTIVITY DICTIONARY
A list of specific activities that are used in the activity-based costing (ABC) analysis. The list is made up of description of different activities, including the activity description, cost drivers, customers, suppliers, inputs and outputs. An activity dictionary aims to assist decision-makers in determining and improving an operation's efficiency as it pertains to costing.
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He or she receives the benefits of an ownership even if the title is in another name.
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