Which of the following describes features of a perpetual inventory system? A. Technology is normally used to record inventory changes. B. Merchandise bought is recorded as purchases. C. An adjusting journal entry is required at year end, to match physical counts to the asset account. D. Inventory is updated at the end of the period.

Which of the following is an advantage of the periodic inventory system? A. frequent physical inventory counts B. cost prohibitive C. time consuming D. real-time information for managers

What is the difference in reporting requirements for customer-returned merchandise in sellable condition under a perpetual inventory system versus a periodic inventory system?

Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions, assuming perpetual inventory updating and first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost allocation. Assume no beginning inventory.

Rules of debit and credit for periodic inventory accounts Complete the following table by indicating for A through G whether the proper answer is debit or credit:

Perpetual and Periodic Inventory Systems Below is a list of inventory systems options. a. Perpetual inventory system b. Periodic inventory system c. Both perpetual and periodic inventory systems Required: Match each option with one of the following: 1. Only revenue is recorded as sales are made during the period; the cost of goods sold is recorded at the end of the period. 2. Cost of goods sold is determined as each sale is made. 3. Inventory purchases are recorded in an inventory account. 4. Inventory purchases are recorded in a purchases account. 5. Cost of goods sold is determined only at the end of the period by subtracting the cost of ending inventory from the cost of goods available for sale. 6. Both revenue and cost of goods sold are recorded during the period as sales are made. 7. The inventory is verified by a physical count.

Which of the following is true about the Sales Returns and Allowances account? a. It is used to record the sale of merchandise. b. It is used to record the reduction of inventory. c. It is a contra account, deducted from sales. d. It is used to record discounts for prompt payment. e. None of the above.

Why is it necessary to adjust the Merchandise Inventory account under a periodic inventory system?

Assume that the business in Exercise 7-5 maintains a perpetual inventory system, costing by the first-in, first-out method. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance after each sale, presenting the data in the form illustrated in Exhibit 3.