Operating expenses directly traceable to or incurred for the sole benefit of a specific department and usually subject to the control of the department manager are termed indirect expenses.

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Indirect expenses are those that cannot be traced directly to a specific department and are usually allocated or apportioned among the various departments. Operating expenses that are directly traceable to a specific department are called direct expenses.

Operating Expenses Directly Traceable to or Incurred for the Sole