Difference between revisions of "Value Added Base"
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A value added base removes direct costs which can be more appropriately recovered under a different allocation base other than [[Total Cost Input]]. | A value added base removes direct costs which can be more appropriately recovered under a different allocation base other than [[Total Cost Input]]. | ||
| − | Typical | + | ==Typical Value Added Bases== |
| + | *Material Handling | ||
| + | *Subcontract Administration. | ||
A value added base, removes direct costs that are more appropriately allocated and absorbed in a seperate rate rather than G&A. For instance, if a company has a significant amount of direct materials, the company will also have a significant cost in administering its direct materials. The indirect rate (ratio) and recovery of these administration costs would benefit contracts as a whole, and not the company as a whole. It is therefore, more appropriate to seperate these costs out of G&A expenses, and establish a seperate Material Handling rate. | A value added base, removes direct costs that are more appropriately allocated and absorbed in a seperate rate rather than G&A. For instance, if a company has a significant amount of direct materials, the company will also have a significant cost in administering its direct materials. The indirect rate (ratio) and recovery of these administration costs would benefit contracts as a whole, and not the company as a whole. It is therefore, more appropriate to seperate these costs out of G&A expenses, and establish a seperate Material Handling rate. | ||
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Establishment of the seperate value added rate is pretty straighforward. The recovery of G&A cost associated with the administration of the employees in the Material Handling pool is often confused. In order to recovery the G&A costs associated with employees in the Material Handling pool, G&A must be applied to the Material Handling recovery, for the proper recovery of both pools. Therefore, the G&A base must include the Material Handling pool costs. | Establishment of the seperate value added rate is pretty straighforward. The recovery of G&A cost associated with the administration of the employees in the Material Handling pool is often confused. In order to recovery the G&A costs associated with employees in the Material Handling pool, G&A must be applied to the Material Handling recovery, for the proper recovery of both pools. Therefore, the G&A base must include the Material Handling pool costs. | ||
| + | ==Value Added Loading== | ||
The calculation below shows the correct treatment of a Material Handling base of $100 ($5 pool costs) with a Material Handling rate of 5% and G&A Rate of 10% would be as follows: | The calculation below shows the correct treatment of a Material Handling base of $100 ($5 pool costs) with a Material Handling rate of 5% and G&A Rate of 10% would be as follows: | ||
Revision as of 15:44, 4 February 2014
A "Value Added" allocation base is one in pools have been carved out, adding value, and which represents a better recovery of costs from a causal/beneficial relationship. The value added base is one of three accepted methods under CAS 410 - Allocation of Business Unit General & Administrative Expenses to Final Cost Objectives.
Contractors can adopt a value-added General and Administrative (G&A) rate when proper cost accounting procedures justify its use. The treatment of G&A expenses supporting subcontract and material costs can have a significant impact on contract costs. As such, contractors can maximize cost recovery and increase competitiveness.
Value added G&A rates are an excellent alternative to an overhead pool of expenses distributed over direct labor and a G&A pool of expenses distributed over Total Cost Input (TCI)for companies with significant subcontract and/or material costs.
A value added base removes direct costs which can be more appropriately recovered under a different allocation base other than Total Cost Input.
Typical Value Added Bases
- Material Handling
- Subcontract Administration.
A value added base, removes direct costs that are more appropriately allocated and absorbed in a seperate rate rather than G&A. For instance, if a company has a significant amount of direct materials, the company will also have a significant cost in administering its direct materials. The indirect rate (ratio) and recovery of these administration costs would benefit contracts as a whole, and not the company as a whole. It is therefore, more appropriate to seperate these costs out of G&A expenses, and establish a seperate Material Handling rate.
Establishment of the seperate value added rate is pretty straighforward. The recovery of G&A cost associated with the administration of the employees in the Material Handling pool is often confused. In order to recovery the G&A costs associated with employees in the Material Handling pool, G&A must be applied to the Material Handling recovery, for the proper recovery of both pools. Therefore, the G&A base must include the Material Handling pool costs.
Value Added Loading
The calculation below shows the correct treatment of a Material Handling base of $100 ($5 pool costs) with a Material Handling rate of 5% and G&A Rate of 10% would be as follows:
- Direct Materials................................$100
- Material Handling Rate Applied ................$5
- G&A Applied to Material Handling .............$.5
- Grand total recovered/charged to Customer...$105.50
