Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Absorption and Variable

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of absorption and variable costing methods?

• A) Both costing methods consider selling and administrative costs to be period costs.
• B) Variable costing considers variable selling and administrative costs to be product costs.
• C) Absorption costing considers fixed manufacturing overhead to be period costs.
• D) Both costing methods consider fixed manufacturing overhead to be product costs.

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Definitions:

Accounting Principle

Guidelines and standards intended to bring consistency and integrity to the financial reporting process.

Cost Or Market

An inventory valuation method that requires inventory to be recorded at the lower of its historical cost or its current market value.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or disposal, used in inventory valuation.

Cost Or Market

An accounting principle that values inventory at the lower of its original cost or its current market price to ensure inventory is not overstated on the balance sheet.