Why does COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) matter?

Subtracting COGS from revenue gives gross profit - the first real test of whether your product pays for itself.

What is a common mistake with COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)?

Don't report “COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)” with shifting definitions - trends will lie.

COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) includes direct materials, labor, and production costs tied to products sold in a period.

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