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In construction how account for equipment rental?

Sometimes long term, some times short term - per job basis. How do the dr. and cr.? I can see it being both a COGS and an expense account. What is the proper method and how would my journal entries work?

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If the equipment is used directly in the construction side of the project, e.g. excavators, then the equipment is a direct cost and I would include it under COGS. If the equipment is like an overhead projector you use when you make a sales pitch before you got the contract, that would be a selling expense. Dr Equipment rental expense xxx Cr Cash or accounts payable xxx

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