An Avoidable Cost Is One That Has Already Been Spent

question 112

True/False

An avoidable cost is one that has already been spent.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding new purchases to the starting inventory and subtracting goods sold.

Physical Flow

The actual movement of goods from the point of production through to the end-user, encompassing distribution and logistics.

Specific Identification

An inventory costing method where each item of inventory is individually valued and tracked.

Cost of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.