A Generally Unallowable Cost May Be Allowable Under Certain Circumstances

question 38

True/False

A generally unallowable cost may be allowable under certain circumstances.

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage. It represents the percentage of total sales revenue that the company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods and services sold.

Variable Selling Expense

Costs that vary directly with the volume of sales, such as commissions, shipping charges, and promotional expenses.

Cost of Goods Sold

The financial outlays directly associated with the production of a company's sold merchandise.

Variable Administrative Expense

Expenses that vary in direct proportion to changes in an organization's activity level, such as sales commissions.