Period Cost and Product Cost Are Synonymous Terms

question 93

True/False

Period cost and product cost are synonymous terms.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventories

Goods that are held by a business for the purpose of resale to customers in the ordinary course of business.

Sales Budget

An estimate of expected sales revenue for a period, forming the basis for planning production, inventory, and cash flow.

Cash Receipts

The total amount of money received by a company during a given period, including all sources of income and revenue.

Cash Disbursements

The outflow of cash for expenses, purchases, or investments by a company during a given period.