There Is No Difference Between Variable-Costing Operating Income and Absorption-Costing

question 55

Multiple Choice

There is no difference between variable-costing operating income and absorption-costing operating income if there is no ________.

• A) beginning inventory of finished goods
• B) ending inventory of finished goods
• C) variable overhead costs
• D) change in finished goods inventory during the period

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