Period costs are expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services and are expensed in the period incurred. These costs include selling, general, and administrative expenses. Unlike product costs, period costs are not included in inventory valuation. The period cost definition emphasizes their role in financial reporting, impacting the income statement rather than the balance sheet.
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