Bytes Limited operates an IT consultancy business and uses a coding system for its elements of cost (materials, labour or overheads) and then further classifies each element by nature (direct or indirect cost):
Element of cost Code Nature of cost Code
Materials A Direct 100
Indirect 200
Labour B Direct 100
Indirect 200
Overheads C Direct 100
Indirect 200
What would the codes be for the following costs?
Cost Code
Salary of trainee IT consultant
Planning costs to renew lease of the office
Wages of the office manager
Cleaning materials used by cleaner