Inventory Turnover Is Generally a More Important Ratio for a Manufacturing

question 40

True/False

Inventory turnover is generally a more important ratio for a manufacturing firm than a service firm.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method where only variable production costs are included in product costs, with fixed overhead expenses treated as period costs.

Contribution Format

A method of income statement presentation that separates fixed costs from variable costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Reconciliation Method

A process used in accounting to ensure that two sets of records (usually the balances of two accounts) are in agreement.

Absorption Costing

A calculation method for product pricing that includes all components of manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, both variable and fixed overheads— into the product's overall cost.