Property Tax Expense Is an Example of a Controllable Cost

question 39

True/False

Property tax expense is an example of a controllable cost for the supervisor of a manufacturing department.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of labor that is directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to the indirect factory-related costs incurred when manufacturing a product or performing a service, which may include the cost of utilities, depreciation, and salaries of maintenance personnel.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all costs directly involved in the production of a good, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Direct Materials

The specific raw materials used in the production of goods that can be directly attributed to the finished product, contributing directly to its manufacture.