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Employee (Labour) Costs

Direct and indirect labour costing — time-keeping, methods of remuneration, idle time, overtime, labour turnover and incentive plans. Expect 6–8 marks per attempt.

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4 microlessons in this chapter
Read each in 5 minutes. Each has worked examples + the bare Act text for reference.
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Time-keeping and Time-booking
CA Inter CMA: Time-keeping vs Time-booking explained simply — idle time, overtime premium, methods & exam tips for May 2026.
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Idle Time — Causes & Treatment
Idle time in Cost Accounting: meaning, types (normal vs abnormal), treatment, inflated wage rate formula — explained for CA Inter May 2026 e
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Overtime — Causes & Treatment
CA Inter Cost Accounting: Overtime treatment — when to charge to job, overhead, or P&L. Exam-ready notes for May 2026 with examples.
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Labour Turnover — Measurement & Causes
Labour Turnover for CA Inter CMA: learn the 3 methods (Separation, Replacement, Flux), preventive vs replacement costs, with solved examples
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