Since they're commonly called spores, some people think that bacterial endospores are associated with bacterial reproduction. Really, creation of an endospore is a survival mechanism used by bacteria to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Bacteria propagate when times are good. When times are bad, certain bacteria have the capability to shrink down and encrust critical cellular elements in a tough casing.
non-recurring cost. Unusual charge, expense, or loss that is unlikely to occur again in the normal course of a business. Non recurring costs include write offs such as design, development, and investment costs, and fire or theft losses, lawsuit payments, losses on sale of assets, and moving expenses.Also called extraordinary cost.on recurring costs include write offs such as design, development, and investment costs, and fire or theft losses, lawsuit payments, losses on sale of assets, and moving expenses. Also called extraordinary cost.
A numerical example of target and lifecycle costing. A company is planning a new product. Market research information suggests that the product should sell 10,000 units at $21.00/unit. The company seeks to make a mark-up of 40% product cost.