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What is 'Absorbed Cost'

The indirect costs that are associated with manufacturing. Absorbed costs include such expenses as insurance, or property taxes for the building in which the manufacturing process occurs. When the total manufacturing costs are determined, the implicit absorbed costs are not considered, but will be included in a separate account.

Explaining 'Absorbed Cost'

On a company's income statement, the cost of goods sold entry does not reflect the absorbed costs; only the actual costs of the material is included. Incurring insurance and property tax expenses is a required part of the manufacturing process, but these absorbed costs are classified as separate expenses.

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Q&A About Absorbed Cost

What does absorbed cost include?

Absorbed cost includes such expenses as insurance and property taxes.

Where do absorbed costs appear on a company's income statement?

Absorbed costs appear in a separate account.

What is included in the total manufacturing cost but not included in the cost of goods sold entry on an income statement?

The implicit absorbed costs are not considered, but will be included in a separate account.

How are actual manufacturing costs determined?

The total manufacturing costs are determined by adding up all of the direct and indirect expenses.

What is the term for indirect costs that are associated with manufacturing?

Absorbed costs.

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