period cost
In the US, the answer depends on what depreciable assets you are talking about.Depreciation on any depreciable asset that is directlyused in the production of goods is part of Manufacturing Overhead, and therefore is a product cost, which is included in the calculation of the value of both inventory and cost of goods sold. So, depreciation on a factory building and factory equipment directly used to manufacture a product are both product costs.Conversely, depreciation on equipment that is NOTdirectly used in production (e.g., depreciation on office computer equipment) is NOT a product cost.
Administrative expenses
The office equipment account is classified as an asset. Office equipment is an account that is amortized each year to show a devaluation for tax purposes.
It's a Product cost. Think Selling (Store) and Administrative(Office) cost for period cost. The machines are in the factory.
Accumulated Depreciation Building and Accumulated Depreciation Equipment office
In the US, the answer depends on what depreciable assets you are talking about.Depreciation on any depreciable asset that is directlyused in the production of goods is part of Manufacturing Overhead, and therefore is a product cost, which is included in the calculation of the value of both inventory and cost of goods sold. So, depreciation on a factory building and factory equipment directly used to manufacture a product are both product costs.Conversely, depreciation on equipment that is NOTdirectly used in production (e.g., depreciation on office computer equipment) is NOT a product cost.
Administrative expenses
The office equipment account is classified as an asset. Office equipment is an account that is amortized each year to show a devaluation for tax purposes.
It's a Product cost. Think Selling (Store) and Administrative(Office) cost for period cost. The machines are in the factory.
Accumulated Depreciation Building and Accumulated Depreciation Equipment office
Supplies for an administrative office would be classified office supplies, which is always treated as a cost of a period. Supplies for a manufacturing company would be classified as a product cost, i.e. wood (supply) in order to make desks (end product).
The Sales Office is in charge of the selling of valuables of an entity. Thus, all expenses related to this office is debited to selling expenses. Furthermore, depreciation is a form of expense, and deserves a different account, but since it is related to the sales office, it is debited to selling expenses. Yes, it is a selling expense.
Office Direct is an equipment dealer for office equipment. Their product line primarily offers a variety of dictation equipment. They also offer telephones and software.
Yes, anything of value the company owns is an Asset. Office Equipment is generally classified as a Long-Term Asset or more commonly PP&E (Property, Plant, & Equipment).
Office supply stores are popular places to buy office equipment. Stores like Staples, Office Max and Office Pro specialize in this type of product. In addition, many big box retailers like Walmart and Target offer types of office equipment ranging from file cabinets to desks to printers.
Workspaces sell office furniture and equipment for both the home and office. These include desks, cabinets, filing cabinets, office chairs and workstations.
Examples of operating expense ==> depreciation expense of a machine, impairment of goodwill Example of selling expense ==> advertising Example of general administrative expense ==> office expense