
Merchandising Company and Service Company: A merchandising company generates income by selling goods to its customers. However, a service company produce income by providing services to their customers.
To Differentiate: Between a merchandising business from a service business.

Explanation of Solution
The following table shows the differences between a merchandising businesses from a service business.
Details | Merchandising Company | Service Company |
Revenues |
Sales Revenue Example: Selling price of merchandise inventory. |
Service Revenue Example: Fees received, Rents received, Interest income. |
Expenses |
Cost of goods sold and operating expenses Example: Rent, Office supplies, taxes, Utilities, Insurance. |
Only operating expenses Example: Rent, Office supplies, taxes, Utilities, Insurance. |
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