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Basic Question 6 of 11

The first expense deduction from sales on the multiple-step format of the income statement is ______.

A. cost of goods sold
B. advertising expense
C. depreciation and amortization

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albert2008 Isn't COGS the first deduction for single step as well?
JGoff COGS = Cost Of Goods Sold
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