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Product costs in managerial accounting are those that are necessary to manufacture a product. Product costs equal the sum of your direct materials costs, direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead ...

Selling and administrative expenses include costs like marketing and rent, not tied to product production. Managers use these expenses to tailor company strategies and optimize operations. Frequent ...

In managerial accounting, two types of margins are generally calculated. Gross margin, revenue less cost of goods sold, is used when preparing a traditional income statement. Contribution margin, ...