In: Accounting
Which of the following is an example of a direct cost on an IT project
Salary of the project manager and subcontractor expenses
Property taxes paid by the company
Salary cost of accounting personnel
Electricity and heating
Answer: Option a
Since this is an IT project, direct cost must be associated with factors which are making the project successful – suppose those factors are managers and subcontractors (just like materials and labors in a manufacturing unit), since they are directly involved in project running. Therefore, payment to those is direct cost.
Other options are not correct:
Option b: Property tax is indirect, since it doesn’t create effect in project running.
Option c: Accounting work in an IT sector is indirect in nature.
Option d: Electricity is also indirect, since accounting personnel are not IT professionals.