In the U.S., the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) publishes an advance release of quarterly GDP four weeks after the quarter ends and a final release three months after the quarter ends. The BEA releases are exhaustive and contain a wealth of detail, enabling economists and investors to obtain information and insights on various aspects of the economy. In an … Read More
A Quick Guide to Breakeven Analysis
The five components of break-even analysis are fixed costs, variable costs, revenue, contribution margin, and break-even point (BEP). The break-even point in units is equal to total fixed costs divided by the weighted average contribution margin per unit (WACMU). Variable costs also change as material, labor and other indirect variable expenses could increase or decrease as quantity changes. Your costs … Read More