For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Category

question 56

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in Column 2 the normal balance for the account, in Column 3 the financial statement on which the account balance is reported, and in Column 4 the account's nature (permanent/temporary).
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Definitions:

Variable Operating

Expenses associated with the operation of a business that vary with the level of production or sales, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Merchandise Inventory

The total of all goods held by a company that are ready for sale, typically used in retail and wholesale operations.

Direct Labour Budget

A direct labour budget estimates the total labor cost and number of labor hours required for production in a given period, based on forecasted sales and production levels.

Materials Purchases

involves the acquisition of raw materials required for the production process, an essential part of managing manufacturing inputs.