The correct answer is "c" - both merchandise and raw materials are considered inventory.
Merchandise held for sale in the normal course of business
Merchandise inventory:
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
Merchandise Inventory account
Merchandise Inventory is an asset account that shows up on the balance sheet.
Merchandise held for sale in the normal course of business
A retailer would typically use several types of inventory accounts. These may include "Finished Goods Inventory" to track the products ready for sale, "Raw Materials Inventory" to monitor the materials used in production, "Work in Progress Inventory" to track partially completed products, and "Merchandise Inventory" to keep a record of goods purchased for resale. Additionally, there may be specific inventory accounts for perishable or seasonal items.
Merchandise inventory:
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.
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
Merchandise Inventory is a stock of products on hand of a merchandise company intended for sale.
Merchandise Inventory account
Merchandise Inventory is an asset account that shows up on the balance sheet.
That is the correct spelling of the word "inventory" (stock of merchandise).
Merchandise Inventory is an asset account, so the normal balance is Debit.
It is true that merchandise Inventory is found on the income statement.
YES