Business Calculations & Accounting : Calculating a Cost Basis

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Channel: ehow · 2009 · Howto & Style

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Cost basis is calculated by eliminating any kind of commissions that would normally be included in what was sold or what was paid. Find out why commissions don't factor into cost basis calculations with help from two accountants in this free video on business calculations and accounting.

Expert: Spencer Cottam & Jeannine Smith
Bio: Spencer Cottam and Jeannine Smith work together at Account Team in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

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