Which Transaction Would Not Be Included in Year End Inventory

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which transaction would not be included in year end inventory?

• A)Goods received on consignment at year end.
• B)Goods shipped out on consignment at year end.
• C)Goods shipped FOB shipping point after year end.
• D)Goods received at year end.

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Definitions:

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after the closing entries have been made, ensuring that debits equal credits in preparation for the next accounting period.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts that are closed at the end of the accounting year, including income, expense, and withdrawal accounts, to prepare the company for the new fiscal year.

Permanent Accounts

Accounts that carry their ending balances over into the next accounting period, typically including assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

Current Ratio

This financial indicator quantifies a corporation's ability to satisfy its short-term liabilities with its current assets, based on a comparison calculated by dividing the former by the latter.