Postponable cost definition

What is a Postponable Cost?

A postponable cost is an expenditure that can be delayed to a future date without having a notable impact on short-term results. Managers focusing on short-term results are more likely to target postponable costs as part of their budgeting programs. These costs are usually reduced first when a business suffers a decline in revenue.

Examples of Postponable Costs

Examples of postponable costs are facility repairs, employee training, and certain types of advertising.

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