Merchandise inventory:
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
Merchandise Inventory account
Perpetual
inventory
cost of merchandise sold.
The discounts reduce the cost of the merchandise inventory.
Merchandise Inventory account
Perpetual
inventory
cost of merchandise sold.
When merchandise purchased on account is returned under the perpetual inventory system, the buyer debits Merchandise Inventory to reflect the return of goods, effectively increasing the inventory balance. Simultaneously, the buyer would credit Accounts Payable to decrease the liability owed to the supplier. This dual entry maintains accurate records of both inventory and liabilities in real-time.
Under the perpetual inventory system, when merchandise is purchased for cash, the transaction is recorded by debiting the Inventory account and crediting the Cash account. This reflects the increase in inventory and the decrease in cash due to the purchase. The perpetual system continuously updates inventory records with each purchase or sale, providing real-time inventory levels.
In a perpetual inventory system, when merchandise is returned to the supplier, the cost of merchandise sold is not debited; instead, the inventory account is credited to reflect the return of the goods. The transaction typically involves debiting the accounts payable or cash account, depending on whether the return is for credit or a refund. This adjustment ensures that the inventory balance remains accurate and reflects the actual amount of goods on hand.
Merchandise Inventory is a stock of products on hand of a merchandise company intended for sale.
Merchandise and inventory are related concepts but not exactly the same. Merchandise refers specifically to the goods that a business buys for resale to customers, while inventory encompasses all items a company holds for sale, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Therefore, all merchandise is part of inventory, but not all inventory is merchandise.
Merchandise Inventory is an asset account that shows up on the balance sheet.
In a perpetual inventory system, the journal entry to record the cost of merchandise sold involves debiting the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account and crediting the Inventory account. For example, if the cost of merchandise sold is $1,000, the entry would be: Debit: Cost of Goods Sold $1,000 Credit: Inventory $1,000 This entry reflects the reduction in inventory and recognizes the expense associated with the goods that have been sold.