COST OF GOODS SOLD - COGS
Direct costs attributed to the production of the goods a firm sells. It reflects the cost of materials used in manufacturing the good and direct labor costs used in producing the good. As seen on a company’s income statement, COGS can be reduced from revenue to determine a firm’s gross margin. Also called cost of sales.
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