Which of the Following Expenses Incurred by the Sporting Goods

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expenses incurred by the sporting goods department of a department store is a direct expense?

• A) Depreciation expense--office equipment
• B) Insurance on inventory of sporting goods
• C) Uncollectible accounts expense
• D) Office salaries

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