It is a cost account because it is in the cost of merchandise division in the chart of accounts.
As a debit to the accounts payable account and a credit to the purchases returns and allowances account
Merchandise Inventory. The value of merchandise in the trial balance is the amount of inventory on hand at the beginning of the year. No other transactions are posted to this account during the year because every time merchandise if purchased, it is debited to Purchases. Every time inventory is sold, it is credited to Sales.
cost
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
It is a cost account because it is in the cost of merchandise division in the chart of accounts.
As a debit to the accounts payable account and a credit to the purchases returns and allowances account
Merchandise Inventory. The value of merchandise in the trial balance is the amount of inventory on hand at the beginning of the year. No other transactions are posted to this account during the year because every time merchandise if purchased, it is debited to Purchases. Every time inventory is sold, it is credited to Sales.
When an account is credited, it means that money is added to the account. This can happen through deposits, transfers, or other transactions. For the account holder, a credit increases their account balance, giving them more funds to use for purchases, investments, or savings.
[debit] Merchandise account 12000 [Debit] Freight in 485 [Credit Accounts payable / cash 12485
cost
Yes, my account has been credited.
no
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
When merchandise is purchased on account, the inventory account is increased to reflect the new stock, while accounts payable is also increased, indicating a liability to the supplier. This transaction does not immediately affect cash, as payment will be made later. The purchase will be recorded in the accounting system, impacting the company's balance sheet by increasing both assets and liabilities.
Merchandise Inventory is an asset account that shows up on the balance sheet.
credited