Cost of Goods Sold for a Manufacturer Is Calculated as Follows

question 20

True/False

Cost of goods sold for a manufacturer is calculated as follows: beginning finished goods + cost of goods manufacturered - ending finished goods.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Available

Cost of goods available refers to the total cost of inventory that a company has to sell at the beginning of an accounting period, including purchases made during the period.

FOB Destination

A shipping term where the seller retains risk and ownership of goods until they are delivered to the buyer's location, at which point the buyer assumes responsibility.

FOB Shipping Point

A shipping term indicating that a buyer assumes ownership and responsibility for goods at the seller's location, and thus is responsible for freight costs and any associated risks during transportation.

Inventory Writedown

An accounting process that reduces the carrying value of inventory to its market value or below, reflecting decreased value in the asset.