Absorption costing is a cost accounting method for valuing inventory. Absorption costing includes or absorbs all the costs of manufacturing a product including both fixed and variable costs.That means that all costs including direct, like material costs, and indirect, like overhead costs, are included in the price of inventory.bsorption costing includes or absorbs all the costs of manufacturing a product including both fixed and variable costs. That means that all costs including direct, like material costs, and indirect, like overhead costs, are included in the price of inventory.
Definition. Total amount of income earned annually. Gross annual income represents the amount of money a person earns in one year from all sources before taxes. When preparing an income tax return, the gross annual income figure is the base figure with which to start.
Net; Meaning: Gross refers to the total amount before anything is deducted. Many important accounting statistics use this method, such as gross earnings and gross profit. Net refers to the amount remaining after certain adjustments have been made for debts, deductions or expenses. Gross vs Net Income: Gross income is the pre-tax net sales minus cost of sales. Also called Gross Profit. Net income is what remains after subtracting all the costs (namely, business, depreciation, interest, and taxes) from a companyâs revenues. It is sometimes called the bottom line. Also called earnings or net profit. Gross vs Net Margin