Which of the Following Is NOT an Operating Expense

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an operating expense?

• A)depreciation and amortisation
• B)research and development
• C)selling, general, and administrative expenses
• D)interest expense

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Definitions:

Goods Purchased

The total value of all goods bought by a company for resale or for use in production.

Manufacturing Overhead

All the indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, including indirect materials, labor, and expenses such as utilities and rent.

Product Costs

Product costs are the costs directly attributed to the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly identified with the production of specific goods or services.