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Originally Posted by Pazuzu
We're trying to figure out how that works with a business that is mostly or all service based like ours. No real inventory of good sold, but there is obviously expenses, and the income is service driven.
I personally think that the revenue/COGS numbers are just an easy, first order approximation of "my company makes $XYZ per month, spends $ABC per month, so I would need $KJL to keep everything moving per month". Therefore, our COGS would include payroll, rent, insurance, etc, all of the expenses but not include any actual good sold.
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In My business revenue is the sold electricity plus renewable energy credits
These are COGS
Gas Purchases
Renewable Energy Credit Royalties
Planned Maintenance
Unplanned Maintenance
Overhauls
Plant Office
Site Maintenance
Safety
Environmental Compliance
Tools
Waste Disposal
Plant Expense other
Plant Expenses - Other
Salaries and Wages
Bonus Pay
Payroll Tax Expense
Payroll Fees
Employee Benefits
401K Expense
Contract Labor
Direct Labor Costs
These are not in COGS
General & Administrative:
Rent Expense
Facility and Telecom
Telephone & Internet
Utilities
Facility Costs
Advertising
Promotions
Sales & Marketing
Insurance Expense
Professional Fees
Other Professional Fees
Professional Fees
Accounting and Tax Fees
Legal Fees
Management Fees
Property Taxes
Office Supplies
Postage and Delivery
Bank Service Charges
Dues and Subscriptions
Fees & Finance Charges
Printing and Reproduction
Licenses and Permits
Training and Seminars
IT Consulting Fees
Travel and Entertainment
Meals and Entertainment
Travel
Auto
Fuel
Miscellaneous Expenses
Fines and Penalties
Bad Debt