Frequent Question: Is Freight in an Administrative Expense?
Contents Selling Expenses Include Things Such as Advertising, Salaries of Salespeople, Rent for the Sales Floor and Shipping Items to Customers (Freight Out)...
Selling expenses include things such as advertising, salaries of salespeople, rent for the sales floor and shipping items to customers (freight out). Administrative expenses include office rent, salaries for office staff, office supplies and office equipment.
Is freight in a general and administrative expense?
Even the freight and shipping costs to get the solar panels to the U.S. warehouse is considered part of the COGS. The delivery to the customer is considered part of the distribution cost, which is part of the general and administrative expenses.
Is freight in an expense?
The shipping cost to be paid by the buyer of merchandise purchased when the terms are FOB shipping point. Freight-in is considered to be part of the cost of the merchandise and should be included in inventory if the merchandise has not been sold.
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