Consider the Following Cost Items

question 57

Essay

Consider the following cost items:
1. Sales commissions earned by a company's sales force.
2. Raw materials purchased during the period.
3. Current year's depreciation on a firm's manufacturing facilities.
4. Year-end completed production of a carpet manufacturer.
5. The cost of products sold to customers of an apparel store.
6. Wages earned by machine operators in a manufacturing plant.
7. Income taxes incurred by an airline.
8. Marketing costs of an electronics manufacturer.
9. Indirect labour costs incurred by a manufacturer of office equipment.
Required:
Required:
A. Evaluate the costs just cited and determine whether the associated dollar amounts would be found on the firm's balance sheet, income statement, or schedule of cost of goods manufactured. (Note: In some cases, more than one answer will apply.)
B. What major asset will normally be insignificant for service enterprises and relatively substantial for retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers? Briefly discuss.
C. Briefly explain the similarity and difference between the merchandise inventory of a retailer and the finished-goods inventory of a manufacturer.

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Definitions:

Revenue and Expense Account

Accounts in the general ledger that track the income earned and expenses incurred by a business during a given period, critical for determining net income.

Advertising Expense

Costs incurred in promoting products or services, typically considered operating expenses.

Period Cost

Expenses that are incurred during a specific time period but are not directly tied to the manufacturing process, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Owners' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' claim on the business.