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For businesses to thrive, it is critical to understand the factors that determine costs, as Tim McCormick explains. He has some practical advice to help you identify different cost categories and to look at some key cost headings in each area.

To access the full text of this article, please see the Digital Edition of Accountancy Ireland, Vol 42, No 4, August 2010.