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What Are Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses?

By Catherine BrockUpdated Jun 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Key Points

  • SG&A expenses include non-manufacturing costs like rent and salaries for support staff.
  • Reducing SG&A expenses can effectively lower overall business spending.
  • Walmart and Visa use different methods to report their SG&A on income statements.

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