Definition of Opportunity cost is the potential future benefit that is sacrificed when one alternative decision is selected over another decision. These opportunity costs are not usually entered into the accounting records of an organization, but must be explicitly considered in all financial decisions.
An example of an opportunity cost would be the amount of wages lost while on vacation.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
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