Using a Perpetual Inventory System, If Shediac Video Store's Accounting

question 24

Multiple Choice

Using a perpetual inventory system, if Shediac Video Store's accounting records show an ending inventory balance of $25,000 and a physical count shows a balance of $23,000, it is necessary to

• A) debit its inventory records.
• B) purchase additional inventory.
• C) remove the nonexistent inventory from its records.
• D) credit Cost of Goods Sold.

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