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COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) Calculator

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function calculateCOGS() { var beginningInventory = parseFloat(document.getElementById('beginningInventory').value) || 0; var purchases = parseFloat(document.getElementById('purchases').value) || 0; var laborCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('laborCosts').value) || 0; var overheadCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overheadCosts').value) || 0; var endingInventory = parseFloat(document.getElementById('endingInventory').value) || 0; // COGS Formula: (Beginning Inventory + Purchases + Labor + Overhead) – Ending Inventory var totalCOGS = (beginningInventory + purchases + laborCosts + overheadCosts) – endingInventory; var resultDiv = document.getElementById('cogs-result'); var totalDisplay = document.getElementById('totalCOGS'); var impactDisplay = document.getElementById('impactNote'); if (totalCOGS < 0) { totalDisplay.innerHTML = "Check Inputs"; totalDisplay.style.color = "#e74c3c"; impactDisplay.innerHTML = "Ending inventory cannot be greater than all available stock and labor costs combined."; } else { totalDisplay.innerHTML = "$" + totalCOGS.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); totalDisplay.style.color = "#27ae60"; impactDisplay.innerHTML = "This represents the direct cost of producing the goods sold by your business during this period."; } resultDiv.style.display = 'block'; }

Understanding Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is a fundamental accounting metric that represents the direct costs associated with producing the goods sold by a company. This includes the cost of materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead directly used to create the product. Tracking COGS is essential for calculating gross profit and understanding the efficiency of your production process.

The COGS Formula

The standard formula for calculating COGS over an accounting period is:

COGS = (Beginning Inventory + Purchases + Direct Labor + Overhead) – Ending Inventory

Breakdown of Components:

  • Beginning Inventory: The market value of all your products or raw materials currently in stock at the very start of your accounting period (month, quarter, or year).
  • Purchases: The cost of any additional raw materials or finished products bought during that specific period.
  • Direct Labor: Wages paid to employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing or assembly of the product.
  • Overhead: Direct expenses such as shipping, freight-in, and factory utilities that are necessary for production.
  • Ending Inventory: The value of the products remaining on your shelves or in your warehouse at the close of the accounting period.

Real-World Example

Imagine a small boutique furniture maker calculating their COGS for the month of July:

  • Beginning Inventory (July 1): $10,000 worth of wood and finished chairs.
  • Purchases: $5,000 spent on new timber and fabric.
  • Direct Labor: $3,000 paid to the carpenter.
  • Ending Inventory (July 31): $8,000 worth of unsold items.

The Calculation: ($10,000 + $5,000 + $3,000) – $8,000 = $10,000 COGS.

Why is COGS Important?

COGS is a critical line item on an income statement because it is subtracted from Gross Revenue to determine Gross Profit. A rising COGS relative to revenue can indicate that your supplier costs are increasing or your manufacturing process is becoming less efficient. Furthermore, COGS is a tax-deductible expense; a higher COGS reduces your taxable income, though it also means lower net profit.

What is NOT included in COGS?

It is important to distinguish COGS from Operating Expenses (OPEX). COGS only includes direct costs. Indirect costs like administrative salaries, office rent, marketing, and legal fees are not included in the COGS calculation, as they are not directly tied to the production of a specific unit of inventory.

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