Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Calculator

Calculate COGS from starting inventory, net purchases, direct labor, and ending inventory.

Overview

Calculates Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from beginning inventory, direct raw material purchases, factory labor, and ending inventory balances.

Formula & Calculation Method

COGS = Beginning Inventory + Net Purchases + Direct Labor & Manufacturing - Ending Inventory

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold in a company during an accounting period.

Worked Example: Manufacturing Business Annual COGS Evaluation

Inputs: Starting Inventory = ₹4,00,000 | Purchases = ₹12,00,000 | Direct Labor = ₹3,00,000 | Ending Inventory = ₹5,00,000

  • Cost of goods available for sale = ₹4,00,000 + ₹12,00,000 + ₹3,00,000 = ₹19,00,000
  • Subtract closing physical inventory = ₹19,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 = ₹14,00,000

Summary: Beginning Inventory = ₹4.0 Lakhs | Purchases = ₹12.0 Lakhs | Ending = ₹5.0 Lakhs | COGS = ₹14.0 Lakhs

Common Use Cases

  • Gross Profit Calculation: Subtract COGS from gross revenue to determine production profitability.
  • Inventory Valuation Audit: Reconcile physical warehouse stock counts with balance sheet accounting records.
  • Tax Return Preparation: Report accurate cost of goods sold on corporate income tax return schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What costs are included in COGS?

Raw materials, factory worker direct labor, inbound freight shipping, packaging, and manufacturing plant electricity.

What costs are excluded from COGS?

Office salaries, executive compensation, advertising, legal fees, accounting, and sales commissions.

How does ending inventory affect net profit?

A higher ending inventory reduces COGS, which increases reported gross profit for that financial period.

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