when units of inventory are sold
expense
yes.....direct expense..
insurance is an indirect expense.............
As a reduction to merchandise inventory
when units of inventory are sold
expense
yes.....direct expense..
When does a cost become an expense
Freight-in is not considered an asset; rather, it is an expense that relates to the cost of transporting goods purchased by a company. This cost is typically included in the cost of inventory on the balance sheet until the inventory is sold. Once the inventory is sold, the freight-in cost contributes to the cost of goods sold (COGS) on the income statement. Therefore, while it affects the value of inventory, freight-in itself is classified as an expense in accounting terms.
Carrying cost is that expense or amount which required to incurred for stocking the inventory like insurance cost, storage cost etc.
When it is sold.
insurance is an indirect expense.............
As a reduction to merchandise inventory
Opening inventory Debit Cost of Sales Credit Inventory - balance sheet Closing inventory Debit Inventory - balance sheet Credit Cost of Sales An opening inventory is a debit as it is an increase is expenses as the opening inventory is expected to be sold in the coming accounting period. and any thing that is spent to provide goods or services to a customer is an expense.
asset Inventory is a current asset so when the required inventory is utilized the remaining inventory still remain as asset and not become liability. For example inventory of $100 purchase to use for production which is our current asset. when inventory of $90 utilized the remaining $10 is still our current asset while $90 become expense for production of units.
To capitalize inventory, you record it as an asset on your company's balance sheet instead of as an expense on the income statement. This involves recognizing the cost of acquiring inventory as an asset rather than an immediate expense, which can help in better aligning expenses with revenues.