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gabby travis
on Nov 12, 2024
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Under a perpetual inventory system, the cost of merchandise on hand at the end of the year can only be determined by reviewing the ledger.
Perpetual Inventory System
An accounting method where inventory quantities and cost of goods sold are continuously updated with each sale or purchase transaction.
Merchandise On Hand
The inventory of goods that a company currently has available for sale.
- Familiarize oneself with the techniques for assessing and reporting the expenses of inventory and the cost of merchandise sold.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the techniques for assessing and reporting the expenses of inventory and the cost of merchandise sold.
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