In Variable Costing,fixed Manufacturing Overhead Is Considered a Period Cost

question 287

Multiple Choice

In variable costing,fixed manufacturing overhead is considered a period cost because ________.

• A) these costs are indirectly related to production
• B) these are not incurred in the period in which the units are produced
• C) these costs are incurred whether or not the company manufactures any goods
• D) these costs are direct costs incurred for production

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Definitions:

Traits

Enduring personality characteristics and behaviors that are consistent across different situations and time.

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