Why Do We Not Count the Value of Intermediate Goods

question 161

Essay

Why do we not count the value of intermediate goods and services in gross domestic product? Does the value of intermediate goods and services show up in gross domestic product? If so,how?

Understand the significance of other comprehensive income in financial reporting.

Recognize the reporting requirements for discontinued operations.

Understand the concepts of pro forma income and its exclusions.

Learn the strategies for evaluating financial statements, including ratio analysis, horizontal and vertical analysis.

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