In this paper, please discuss the three costing methods of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing.

• Define each method and explain when it is best suited to be used.
• Compare and contrast the methods and consider their benefits and shortfalls.
• Use the information provided to propose which cost method should be used to allocate costs.

Wet Suit World is a company that manufactures wet suits for use with water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving. The suits are made in sizes small through 3x extra large with levels of insulation layers of 2 millimeters, 5 millimeters, and 7 millimeters. They come in black with the Wet Suit World logo imprinted across the chest. The materials are the same for all of the suits, though they vary in thickness. All suits undergo the same production and quality inspection processes.