Question

Where would period costs be found on the financial​ statements?A. As operating expenses on the income statement in the period incurred.B. As operating expenses on the income statement for a previous period.C. Under current assets on the balance sheet.D. Under current liabilities on the balance sheet.

Answer 1

A. As operating expenses on the income statement in the period incurred

Step-by-step explanation:

In Variable Costing, Both Fixed Manufacturing Costs and Non - Manufacturing Costs are treated as Period costs. In Absorption Costing, only Non - Manufacturing Costs are treated as Period costs.

Period Costs can be found under operating expenses on the income statement in the period incurred.

Examples include Advertising, Rentals, Selling and Distribution and any Administration costs.