Which of the Following Is a Period Cost

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a period cost?

• A) costs incurred to provide customer service such as the operation of a 800 phone line to trouble shoot product problems and to answer questions about product warranties
• B) the cost of materials used to make a product when those materials are an insignificant part of the finished product
• C) the cost of direct labor
• D) the amount of depreciation expense recognized because of the use of plant assets such as building and equipment

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