Which of the Following Statements Regarding Periodic Versus Perpetual Inventory

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding periodic versus perpetual inventory systems is true?

• A) Periodic inventory systems provide a superior means of determining optimal times to reorder merchandise.
• B) Periodic inventory systems require a greater investment in technology to implement them.
• C) Perpetual inventory systems may assist in determining inventory lost due to shrinkage.
• D) Periodic inventory systems allow sales personnel to provide more immediate information regarding availability of inventory.

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