Using a Perpetual Inventory System, the Entry to Record the Purchase

question 118

Multiple Choice

Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the purchase of $30,000 of merchandise on account would include a

• A) debit to Accounts Payable
• B) debit to Inventory
• C) credit to Inventory
• D) credit to Sales

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Definitions:

User Cost

The opportunity cost of utilizing a good or service, often considering factors like depreciation and the potential benefit from alternative uses.

Resource Extraction

The process of obtaining raw materials from the natural environment, such as mining for minerals, drilling for oil, or logging forests, often associated with significant environmental impact.

Present

The current point in time or the moment that is occurring now.

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.