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Analyzing Contributions and Margins

In This Chapter

Calculating the Contribution Margin

Using Unit Contribution

Finding the Break-Even Point

Displaying a Break-Even Chart in Power BI

Making Assumptions in Contribution Analysis

Determining Sales Mix

Management accounting is concerned with the internal operations of businesses and with the drivers of business performance. Its basic tools include contribution analysis and break-even analysis, which use financial indicators such as these:

  • Contribution margin: Usually defined as the sales revenue minus the variable costs of production

  • Unit contribution: The margin contributed by each unit sold

  • Break-even point: The point in the sales process at which the revenues equal the costs of production ...

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