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3 years ago

Why is the cost of goods sold account part of a trading business only?

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Lisa [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

Yes costs of goods sold is peculiar to those businesses dealing in tangible items

Explanation:

For a service company there is no costs of goods sold because no goods were purchased for resale.The major costs found in the cost structure of a service outfit is manpower costs,since people with requisite knowledge form the main reason for business existence

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Answer:

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Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Paige Company estimates that unit sales will be 10,800 in quarter 1, 12,700 in quarter 2, 14,800 in quarter 3, and 18,500 in quarter 4. Using a sales price of $85 per unit.

Sales Budget:

Q1:

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Q2:

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Calculation to determine the amount realized by Casey in the exchange

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Amount realized $5789

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Explanation:

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3. No offerer qualifies age limit.

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Answer:

This question is incomplete, the options are missing. The options are the following:

a) Product development and commeercialization.

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c) manufacturing flow management.

d) Returns management.

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Explanation:

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