For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Category

question 84

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the category to which the account belongs, in Column 2 the normal balance for the account, in Column 3 the financial statement in which the account balance is reported, and in Column 4 the account's nature (permanent/temporary).
- $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column 1 } & \text { Column } 2 & \text { Column } 3 & \text { Column } 4 \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Purchase } \\\text { discounts }\end{array} & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly attributable to the production of goods, forming an integral part of the finished product.

Conversion Costs

The costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, comprising both direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead.

Conversion Costs

Expenses for labor and overhead that transform raw materials into finished goods.

FIFO Method

An inventory valuation method where the first items purchased or produced are the first ones to be sold or used, standing for "First In, First Out."