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Should a company record commission expenses paid to a 3rd party (for a sales lead that leads to revenue) as COGS or as a net (contra expense) in revenue?

Asked on July 30, 2018

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Len Green Performance Improvement Consultant and ERP Strategist • July 31, 2018

The answer is self evident :)
How can a selling expense be classified as part of "COGS" as defined?

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