Direct costs can include expenses like pay for employees who provide goods or services and any money needed to purchase and maintain specialized equipment. — Getty Images/aldomurillo In financial ...

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Explicit costs are direct, out-of-pocket expenses that a company incurs during its operations. These costs are easily identifiable and measurable, typically involving monetary transactions. Explicit ...