How Are the Costs of Debt and Equity Calculated

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How are the costs of debt and equity calculated?

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Definitions:

Work in Process Inventory

Goods that are in the production process but not yet completed.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly tied to the production of goods, including labor, materials, and manufacturing overhead.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods completed and moved to finished goods inventory within a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Factory Overhead

The indirect manufacturing costs that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as maintenance, utilities, and salaries for support staff.