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The aim is to critically examine the ongoing controversies surrounding direct costing in accounting. The author identifies key issues and their implications for external reporting.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

The Direct Costing Controversy--an Identification of Issues.

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JFJames M. FremgenUniversity of Notre Dame

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This article examines direct costing issues in external reporting, highlighting ongoing debates and implications.

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The aim is to critically examine the ongoing controversies surrounding direct costing in accounting. The author identifies key issues and their implications for external reporting.
Reviewed arguments for and against direct costing
Focused on external reporting implications
Considered the development and status of accounting practices
Presented an interim report on findings
Identified key issues in the direct costing controversy
Highlighted the irreconcilable nature of some concerning aspects
Emphasized the focus on external reporting as a primary area of conflict
Explored the future prospects for direct costing in accounting practices

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James M. Fremgen (1964) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba421b4e9516ffd37a2043 https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7106854

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