Проблеми визначення поняття «витрати»

Abstract

Розглянуто, проаналізовано та розкрито сутність і зміст поняття «витрати», а також сформовано власну думку автора щодо тлумачення цього поняття.

The essence and meaning of the notion "costs" are discussed and analyzed in the paper. The author’s own opinion towards the interpretation of this notion is formed. For undertaking activities all businesses need to purchase fixed assets, intangible assets, inventories, i.e. to spend money, that’s why any enterprise regardless of the type of economic activity tends to minimize the money outlays. Furthermore, the costs are the basis for setting up the prices, formation of financial results and the determination of net income. Therefore, definition of the essence of costs, their proper classification and rational organization of accounting are the basis of effective work of the enterprise. The importance of this problem is proved by the fact that many scientists devote their studies to the costs of production but there is no clear interpretation of this notion today. This is due to many factors: first of all, the interpretation of this notion in economics, management, accounting and tax accounting differs; secondly, there is an incorrect translation of the notion "costs" from Russian into Ukrainian; thirdly, the use of the term "costs" as a synonym for the terms "expenditures" and "expenses" is widespread.