Briefly Compare and Contrast a Continuous Inventory System to a Periodic

question 16

Essay

Briefly compare and contrast a continuous inventory system to a periodic inventory system listing the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Annual Financial Advantage

Describes the financial benefit or gain achieved by an entity over the course of a fiscal year, encompassing all revenue streams and savings.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of business activity.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in total directly and proportionately with changes in the activity level or volume of output.