Wage Expense

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Definition: Wage Expense

Wage Expense
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Full Definition of Wage Expense

An accounting entry on an income statement that reflects the total amount of compensation earned by employees for the reporting period. When using the accrual method of accounting, wage expense is reported as earned, not as paid.

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Definitions for Wage Expense are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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