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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 ______.
B. advertising expense
C. depreciation and amortization
A. cost of goods sold
B. advertising expense
C. depreciation and amortization
User Contributed Comments 2
User | Comment |
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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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CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 2.