The One Primary Difference Between Variable and Absorption Costing Is

Multiple Choice

The one primary difference between variable and absorption costing is that under

A) variable costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period.
B) absorption costing, companies charge the fixed manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period.
C) variable costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period.
D) absorption costing, companies charge the variable manufacturing overhead as an expense in the current period.