In Valuing Damaged Merchandise for Inventory Purposes, Net Realizable Value

question 37

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In valuing damaged merchandise for inventory purposes, net realizable value is the estimated selling price less any direct costs of disposal.

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Definitions:

Variable Selling Expense

Expenses that vary with sales volume, including commissions and shipping charges.

Fixed Selling Expense

Costs associated with selling which remain constant regardless of the level of sales.

Variable Administrative Expense

Costs that vary with changes in the level of an organization's activity, related to administrative functions.

Contribution Margin

The revenue remaining after subtracting variable costs, which can then be used to cover fixed expenses and provide profit.