Balance : Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Balance : Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis

Analisis Penerapan Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing sebagai Pembanding Metode Tradisional dalam Penentuan Harga Kamar dan Profitabilitas pada Hotel XYZ

Zahra Amalia (Universitas Djuanda)
Muhammad Nur Afif (Universitas Djuanda)
Maria Magdalena Melani (Universitas Djuanda)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to compare the traditional costing method with Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) in determining room costs and evaluating profitability at Hotel XYZ. The research uses a descriptive quantitative approach with a case study method, utilizing operational cost data, service activities, time estimates, and room occupancy rates. The results show that the traditional method causes cost distortions in the form of overcosting and undercosting due to uniform cost allocation. In contrast, TDABC calculates room costs based on activity time consumption and capacity cost rates, resulting in more accurate and representative cost information. TDABC also identifies differences in capacity utilization and profitability among room types more clearly. The study concludes that TDABC provides a more precise and relevant costing system that supports managerial decision-making in pricing strategies and improves sustainable profitability management in the hotel industry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

balance

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Balance, p-ISSN 2548-7523 and e-ISSN 2613-8956, is a peer-reviewed journal managed by the Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, and published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. It is published twice a year (June and November). Balance is ...