1 point Cost of Goods Sold is typically the single cost of merchandise companies, and comprises the value of merchandise which generated revenue in a period. It will be predominantly a cost because of its relationship to volume of merchandise sold. Cost of Goods Sold for manufacturing companies includes more elements, such as and conversion costs, and will have some variable and some fixed components. For example, direct materials used in manufacturing will most likely be a variable cost while depreciation and other overhead costs may be considered costs. Because Cost of Goods Sold is a relatively large cost, a small error in can have impact on the forecast of operating profit. Forecast accuracy may be improved by analyzing the elements which drive Cost of Goods Sold, such as components, segment or product category. After forecasting, the gross profit margin should be checked to make sure it is