Discuss the Major Differences Between a Perpetual Inventory System and a Periodic

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Essay

Discuss the major differences between a perpetual inventory system and a periodic inventory system.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A distribution of extra shares to shareholders, rather than distributing profits in cash.

Shares Outstanding

The aggregate amount of shares held by all stakeholders in a company, encompassing those retained by institutional investors and the restricted shares in possession of the company's executives and insiders.

Stock Price

This is the cost of a single share of a company’s stock, a direct reflection of what investors believe a company is worth.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares rather than cash, adjusting the ownership proportionately.