Chapter 9 - Inventory Costing and Capacity Analysis - Assignment Material - Questions - Page 358: 9-4

The main issue between variable costing and absorption costing is when to consider fixed manufacturing costs as expenses. Variable costing does it when the costs are incurred, while absorption costing does it when the finished products are sold.

The main issue between variable costing and absorption costing is when to consider fixed manufacturing costs as expenses. Variable costing does it when the costs are incurred, while absorption costing does it when the finished products are sold.