ACCT 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Operating Expense

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30 Aug 2018
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Advantages of perpetual system: traditionally used for merchandise with high unit values, Shows the quantity and cost of the inventory that should be on hand at any time, provides better control over inventories than a periodic system. Normally record when goods are received from the seller. Purchase invoice should support each credit purchase. Freight costs incurred by the seller are an operating expense. Freight costs incurred by the buyer are part of the cost of inventory. Purchase returns and allowances: purchaser may be dissatisfied because goods are damaged or defective, of inferior quality, or do not meet specifications. Purchase return - return goods for credit if the sale was made on credit, or for a cash refund if the purchase was for cash. Purchase allowance - may choose to keep the merchandise if the seller will grant a reduction of the purchase price. Purchase discounts - credit terms may permit buyer to claim a cash discount for prompt payment.

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