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Yes purchases are balance sheet item until it is used then it is transferred to income statement in trading account.

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No, purchases are not typically shown as a balance sheet item. Purchases represent the cost of goods or services acquired by a business, and they are typically reported on the income statement as an expense. The balance sheet primarily includes assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

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