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.
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.
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, 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.
The Buyer would likely perform the following transaction: DR- Account Receivable CR - Merchandise Inventory The Buyer would probably debit CASH if they receive CASH from the Seller instead of having to WAIT on it. The Merchandise Seller would perform the following transaction: DR - Merchandise Inventory CR - Accounts Payable, OR CASH
periodic takes place on an irregular schedule where perpetual is a constant state of inventory
Perpetual system Perpetual system
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