• Cost of Goods Sold for a Merchandising and a Manufacturing Company After reading and studying, carefully the learning module content suggested videos, and the PowerPoint presentation, answer the following discussion question, and post your participation according to the instructions provided below: How does the income statement's Cost of Goods Sell section differ between merchandising and manufacturing companies? General Instructions for the Discussion Forum Post your answer as established by your instructor on the course calendar. Your comments must be written in your own words. You can offer examples and quotes to support your proposals. Citations of other authors must be adequately documented (author's name, title, date, etc.). Post your comments to the response of at least two (2) of your classmates on or before the day set by your instructor on the course calendar. Your reaction may be based on personal experiences, study material, or additional information obtained from the Online Library (Links to an external site.) or others and may include: Some understanding is received from what is published that synthesizes the information and offers new perspectives or suggestions. The validation or rejection of the idea (supported by your experience or research). New information broadens, adds, or contrasts perspectives (based on reading and evidence). Remember that your work must be original and not contain material copied from books or the internet. You must respect the intellectual property of the authors and not commit plagiarism. Examine the criteria used to evaluate your assignment to find out how to get the highest grade for your work. The assignments are graded or evaluated through rubrics or the distribution of points. Before submitting your entry, read your message several times. This will ensure that it contains the exact information you want to communicate.