Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Perpetual

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a perpetual inventory system?

• A) Inventory purchases are debited to a Purchases account.
• B) Inventory records are not kept for every item.
• C) Cost of goods sold is recorded with each sale.
• D) Cost of goods sold is determined as the amount of purchases less the change in inventory.

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Definitions:

Recurring Expense

Ongoing financial obligations that individuals or businesses regularly pay, such as rent, utilities, or subscription services.

Fixed Expense

Costs that do not change from period to period, such as rent or mortgage payments, providing predictability in budgeting.

Monthly Budget

A financial plan that allocates future personal income towards expenses, savings, and debt repayment.

Electric Bill

A monthly statement that accounts for the consumption of electricity and the cost associated with it.