Cost Volume Profit Analysis (CVP) Assumptions - Accounting

The video discusses four key assumptions necessary for conducting Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis. These assumptions include a constant selling price, linear costs that can be divided into variable and fixed elements, a constant sales mix for multi-product companies, and unchanging inventory levels in manufacturing companies. These assumptions, while not always factual, are essential for reliable CVP analysis.

What is the first assumption that must be made regarding the selling price in CVP analysis?

How are costs treated in CVP analysis according to the assumptions?

What is the significance of the sales mix being constant in multi-product companies?

Why is it important to make assumptions in CVP analysis?

Explain the assumption regarding inventory for manufacturing companies in CVP analysis.