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Chapter 1, Problem 1.2DI
Identify managerial cost classifications.
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A music company has these costs:
Advertising | Paper inscris for CD cases |
Blank CDs | CD plastic cases |
Salaries of sales representatives | |
Salaries of factory maintenance employees | |
Salary of factory manager | Salaries of employees who bum music onto CDs |
Factory supplies used |
Classify each cost as a period or a product cost. Within the product cost category, indicate if the cost is part of direct materials (DM), direct labor (DL). or manufacturing overhead (MO).
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Chapter 1 Solutions
Managerial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making 7e Binder Ready Version + WileyPLUS Registration Card
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