Indicate Whether Each of the Following Costs Is a Product

question 220

Essay

Indicate whether each of the following costs is a product cost or a period cost. Assume it is for a manufacturer.
A. ________ direct materials used in factory
B. ________ factory utilities
C. ________ salespersons' commissions
D. ________ salary of plant manager
E. ________ indirect materials used in factory
F. ________ depreciation expense on store equipment
G. ________ indirect labor incurred in factory
H. ________ advertising expense
I. ________ direct labor incurred in factory
J. ________ factory machinery repairs and maintenance
K. ________ depreciation expense on factory machinery
L. ________ supplies used in store
M. ________ plant insurance expired

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Definitions:

Full-Capacity Level

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain over a period of time without incurring additional costs.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement showing a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Income Statement

A financial report that shows a company's revenue, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time.

Profit Margin

A financial metric used to assess a company's profitability by dividing net income by revenue.