Using a Perpetual Inventory System, the Entry to Record the Purchase

question 163

Multiple Choice

Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the purchase of $30,000 of merchandise on account would include a

• A) debit to Accounts Payable
• B) debit to Merchandise Inventory
• C) credit to Merchandise Inventory
• D) credit to Sales

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