Publication Details
Issue: Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Pages: 264-271
ISSN: 2660-454X

Abstract

A thorough examination of the methods for educational service cost calculation exists in both national and international non-governmental educational organizations (NGEOs). The research investigates the ways in which direct and indirect costs get included in educational service expense records and stresses that appropriate cost distribution ensures financial transparency and operational efficiency. This study demonstrates how NGEOs struggle to apply international financial reporting specifications for handling indirect expenses that include general production costs. The proposed methodological design for cost accounting suggests student enrollment as the basis for proportionally distributing general production expenses to guarantee financial transparency across all NGEOs. General production expenses account for the majority of expenses in NGEOs especially when considering canteen operations and facility maintenance costs. The research uses a systematic cost allocation model to show how NGEOs can optimize their financial operations thus maximizing available resources while improving sustainability performance. The research findings show that standardized cost calculation systems would boost efficiency while supporting financial policies which regulate educational institution budgets. Such understandings serve as fundamental guidance for better accounting procedures in NGEOs so institutions can create thorough financial reporting frameworks while retaining educational affordability with financial stability. This research document makes contributions to the evolving discussion about education cost management through practical advice for educational policymakers and administrators and institutional administrators.

Keywords
non-governmental educational organizations educational services cost of educational services direct costs indirect costs general production costs cost of educational services accounting