ACCT 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Cash Register, Operating Expense, Accounts Receivable

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Longer for a merchandising company than a service company. Companies maintain detailed records of the cost of each inventory purchase and sale. Show the inventory that should be on hand for every item. A company determines the cost of goods sold each time a sale occurs. Record purchases of merchandise for sale in inventory account: 2. Companies do not keep detailed inventory records of the goods on hand throughout the period. Determine the cost of goods sold only at the end of the accounting period. Recording purchases of merchandise: purchase invoice- indicates the total purchase price and other relevant information, freight costs. Free on board shipping point- the seller places the goods free on board the carrier and the buyer pays the freight costs. Fob destination- the seller places the goods free on board to the buyer"s place of business, and the seller pays the freight: freight costs incurred by buyer.

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