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Introduction:
Period cost: Cost is calculated based on its occurrence in a period and it is called period cost. These costs are not directly linked with production activities.
Product cost: In a business, the product cost plays a prominent role. It involves all the costs required in the product of a goods or service. So, the cost of direct material, direct labour and factory
To analyse: The reason of an increase in period cost earnings if reclassifying is done as product cost.
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Introduction:
Period cost: When a cost is calculated based on its occurrence in a period, it is called period cost. These costs are not directly linked with production activities.
Product cost: In a business, the product cost plays a prominent role. It involves all the costs required in the product of a goods or service. So, the cost of direct material, direct labour and factory overheads that are made use of in the production of a finished goods can be considered as product cost.
To analyse: The actions of Mr. M.K. G to be ethical or unethical.

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