In Variable Costing,fixed Manufacturing Overhead Is Considered a Period Cost

question 287

Multiple Choice

In variable costing,fixed manufacturing overhead is considered a period cost because ________.

• A) these costs are indirectly related to production
• B) these are not incurred in the period in which the units are produced
• C) these costs are incurred whether or not the company manufactures any goods
• D) these costs are direct costs incurred for production

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically reported on the income statement as a non-operating expense.

Net Profit Margin Percentage

A financial metric expressing the percentage of revenue remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted from a company's total revenue.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company's core activity.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities, excluding taxes and interest.