Financial Statements
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Definition
What is Selling, General and Administrative Expense?
Operating costs associated with sales, management, and general administration.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The company reports advertising and head-office salaries as SG&A.
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