A section or area of an organization to which revenue can be traced, together with the appropriate costs, so that profits can be ascribed to that area. Profit centres may be divisions, subsidiaries, or departments.
A responsibility centre is a designated section within an organization where costs and income are tracked and assigned to a specific manager. This assignment ensures accountability and efficient financial management.
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