Identifying product costs and period costs Classify each cost of a paper manufacturer as either a product cost or a period cost:

b. Cost of computer software to track WIP Inventory

Short Answer

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The cost of the computer software to track WIP inventory will come under the product cost.

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01

Definition of WIP inventory

The WIP stands for Work in Progress inventory. It includes all the inventory that is in the manufacturing process but not yet complete.

02

Identification of cost

The correct option is Product cost.

In this case, the company has incurred on the work in process inventory of the business, which is the products of the company. So, it will come under the product cost.

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