Absorption and Variable Costing Are Two Different Methods of Measuring

question 103

Essay

Absorption and variable costing are two different methods of measuring income and costing inventory.
Required:
A. Product costs are defined as costs associated with the manufacturing process. How does the operational definition of product cost differ between absorption costing and variable costing?
B. What is the difference between gross profit reported on an absorption costing income statement and the contribution margin reported on a variable-costing income statement?

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