Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0470587237
ISBN 13: 978-0-47058-723-2

Chapter 8 - Valuation of Inventories: A Cost-Basis Approach - Concepts for Analysis - Instructions - Page 485: CA8-3a

Answer

Warehousing costs are considered product cost.

Work Step by Step

The term “Cost” is used to refer to the principle amount plus directly or indirectly affiliated charges (Statement 3 of Chapter 4, ARB No. 43.) Therefore, warehousing costs will be classified s product cost because they are incurred during maintaining the product in saleable condition.
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