Prime Costs Consist of Factory Overhead and Direct Labor

question 72

True/False

Prime costs consist of factory overhead and direct labor.

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The expenses directly related to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, including labor and manufacturing overhead costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as maintenance, utilities, and quality control, not directly traceable to a specific product.

Direct Labor

Labor costs directly tied to the production of goods or services, which include wages for workers who physically produce a product.

Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses related to the manufacturing process that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as utility costs, maintenance, and factory rent.