Custeio-alvo: reflexões sobre definições, finalidades e procedimentos

Abstract

This paper aims to critically analyze the definitions, purposes and procedures related to the functioning of target costing presented in specialized literature. In the bibliography under analysis, a wide range of terminologies and concepts related to the theme was found. Thus, through the analyses made, the goal was to contribute to the construction of a consistent conceptual and terminological base, without any intent to exhaust the subject. The result of the study includes a critical evaluation of the definitions of target costing; target cost and Value Engineering, as well as a justified and detailed proposal to improve the terminology and procedures found in literature.