In cost accounting, the types of inventory do not include ______________?

Correct answer: D. indirect material inventory

  • A. direct materials inventory
  • B. work in process inventory
  • C. finished goods inventory
  • D. indirect material inventory

Explanation

Manufacturing cost accounting normally identifies direct materials, work in process, and finished goods as the three main inventory categories. Indirect materials are treated as manufacturing overhead rather than a separate main inventory type in this classification.

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