Give an Example of a Type of Industry That Requires

question 89

Essay

Give an example of a type of industry that requires a company to have a large amount of operational assets.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method that allocates the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Manufacturing Overhead

Manufacturing overhead includes all the indirect costs associated with producing goods, other than direct materials and direct labor, such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance expenses.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly consumed in the manufacturing of a product and are easily identifiable in the finished product.

Period Cost

Expenses incurred that are not directly tied to production activities, such as selling, administration, and financial costs.