Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis are very
important and useful concepts and tools used by management and
other decision-makers. CVP analysis and one's understanding of cost
behavior is helpful for business planning and controlling
purposes.
Due to the temporary downturn in the economy, sales revenues
have decreased by 50% to 60% for many restaurants and eateries,
retails stores and service-oriented businesses (e.g., hair salons )
thus affecting profitability and the ability to continue business
operations. In order to survive the...