Which of the Following Expenses Incurred by the Sporting Goods

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenses incurred by the Sporting Goods Department of a department store is a direct expense?

• A) depreciation expense-office equipment
• B) insurance on inventory of sporting goods
• C) uncollectible accounts expense
• D) office salaries

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Definitions:

Finished Goods

Items that have been completed by the manufacturing process, and are ready for sale to customers.

Ending Balance

The final amount in an account at the end of an accounting period, reflecting all transactions that occurred during that period.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that vary directly with production volume, such as utilities and raw materials.

Work in Process Inventories

Current assets that represent partially completed goods which are still in the production process.