Which Statement Is Not Correct About the Periodic Inventory System

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not correct about the periodic inventory system for inventory management?

• A)The periodic inventory system keeps continuous information about the amount of inventory on hand.
• B)The cost of goods sold is a calculated number under the periodic inventory system.
• C)Under both the periodic and perpetual systems, the final amounts reported in financial statements are the same.
• D)The perpetual inventory system provides more information to allow an enterprise to better manage its inventories.

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Definitions:

Real Discount Rate

The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, adjusting for inflation.

Nominal Discount Rate

The rate of interest quoted or advertised on a loan or investment, not adjusted for inflation.

Inflation

The speed at which overall prices for goods and services increase, leading to a decline in purchasing power.

Nominal Interest Rates

The rate of interest before adjustment for inflation, representing the face value of borrowing costs or investment returns.