In a Perpetual Inventory System,paying Transportation Charges on Goods Purchased

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a perpetual inventory system,paying transportation charges on goods purchased FOB shipping point would have which of the following effects?

• A)Decrease Operating Expenses
• B)Increase Selling,General,and Administrative Expenses
• C)Decrease Cost of Goods Sold
• D)Increase Inventory

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