alleryStart learning →Abnormal wastage of materials in production is treated as?
APart of inventory cost
BPart of purchase cost
CA deferred asset
DAn expense of the period
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. An expense of the period
Abnormal wastage does not add value to the goods, so it is charged to the period in which it occurs rather than to stock.
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