The things you buy in a store are considered merchandise, so a merchandise purchase reflects something you bought. This term may show up on a credit card statement as a category to separate it from travel charges, service charges, like a doctor's office visit or hair cut, and other categories of spending.
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Last in, First out LIFO
It is a cost account because it is in the cost of merchandise division in the chart of accounts.
Debit purchases / goods accountCredit Accounts payable
sales return
FOB destination
Merchandising, Recording Purchases of Merchandise, Recording Sales of Merchandise, Income Statement Presentation Operations, and Evaluating Profitability.
FOB shipping point
Preferred parking, preferred seating, a VIP card that allows a special discount from merchandise purchases, free merchandise, backstage access, etc.
COGS. An income statement figure which reflects the cost of obtaining raw materials and producing finished goods that are sold to consumers. Cost of Goods Sold = Beginning Merchandise Inventory + Net Purchases of Merchandise - Ending Merchandise Inventory.