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Bachelor's Degree Programme (BDP) : Assignment 2020-2021

This document provides instructions for the Tutor Marked Assignment for the Elective Course in Commerce ECO-10: Elements of Costing for July 2020 and January 2021 admission cycles. It outlines the details of the assignment such as coverage of all blocks, importance of submitting it on time for term-end examination eligibility, and validity period. The assignment contains 5 questions assessing various costing concepts such as factors for an effective costing system, material control, inventory valuation methods, characteristics of direct and indirect labor, and short notes on costing methods.

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Bachelor's Degree Programme (BDP) : Assignment 2020-2021

This document provides instructions for the Tutor Marked Assignment for the Elective Course in Commerce ECO-10: Elements of Costing for July 2020 and January 2021 admission cycles. It outlines the details of the assignment such as coverage of all blocks, importance of submitting it on time for term-end examination eligibility, and validity period. The assignment contains 5 questions assessing various costing concepts such as factors for an effective costing system, material control, inventory valuation methods, characteristics of direct and indirect labor, and short notes on costing methods.

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ECO - 10

Bachelor’s Degree Programme


(BDP)

ASSIGNMENT
2020-2021

Elective Course in Commerce


ECO – 10: Elements of Costing

For July 2020 and January 2021 admission cycle

School of Management Studies


Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
School of Management Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University

Elective Course in Commerce


ECO – 10: Elements of Costing
ASSIGNMENT- 2020-21

Dear Students,
As explained in the Programme Guide, you have to do one Tutor Marked Assignment in this
Course.
Assignment is given 30% weightage in the final assessment. To be eligible to appear in the
Term-end examination, it is compulsory for you to submit the assignment as per the schedule.
Before attempting the assignments, you should carefully read the instructions given in the
Programme Guide.
This assignment is valid for two admission cycles (July 2020 and January 2021). The validity
is given below:
1. Those who are enrolled in July 2020, it is valid up to June 2021.
2. Those who are enrolled in January 2021, it is valid up to December 2021.
You have to submit the assignment of all the courses to The Coordinator of your Study Centre.
For appearing in June Term-End Examination, you must submit assignment to the Coordinator of
your study centre latest by 15th March. Similarly for appearing in December Term-End
Examination, you must submit assignments to the Coordinator of your study centre latest by 15th
September.
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
COURSE CODE : ECO-10
COURSE TITLE : ELEMENTS OF COSTING
ASSIGNMENT CODE : ECO-10/TMA/2020-21
COVERAGE : ALL BLOCKS
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt all the questions:

1. Describe the factors to be considered before installing a system of costing in an (10+10)


organization. Also explain the requisites of an effective system of costing.

2. Define 'material control'. What are its objectives? Describe its advantages and (2+3+5+10)
basic requirements.

3. What are the main methods of pricing? Explain the First in First out method. (5+5+10)

In a factory, the following purchase and issues were made during the month of
Account January, 1988.

Date Purchases Issues


Units Rate (Rs)
Jan. 1 500 5.00 -
Jan. 8 300 5.10 -
Jan. 13 - - 600
Jan. 18 400 5.20 -
Jan. 23 - - 300
Jan. 25 500 5.10 -
Jan. 31 - - 200

Prepare the stores Ledger Account under FIFO method.

4. What are the distinct features of direct and indirect labour? Explain the principle (10+5+5)
of time keeping and its purpose.

5. Write short notes on the following: (4X5)

a) Methods of absorption
b) Contract costing
c) Process costing
d) Classification of costs

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