Video: Process Costing

In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, takes a deep dive into process costing, illustrating how this method is useful for allocating production costs across a multitude of units. By focusing on departments rather than individual jobs, he clarifies how companies that produce homogeneous products or services—like Walmart with its diverse departments—apply this cost system effectively. Using relatable examples such as mass-produced electronics, apparel, and even standardized services like a car wash, Nick demonstrates how process costing simplifies the accounting for high-volume, repetitive operations. Without getting bogged down by complex mathematics, this lesson covers essential insights into the uniformity and efficiency of process costing.