When a Company Uses the Perpetual Inventory Method,which of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a company uses the perpetual inventory method,which of the following would be the entry to adjust inventory to lower-of-cost-or-market?

• A) debit Loss on Inventory and credit Merchandise Inventory
• B) debit Merchandise Inventory and credit Inventory Adjustment
• C) debit Cost of Goods Sold and credit Merchandise Inventory
• D) debit Merchandise Inventory and credit Cost of Goods Sold

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with running the core operations of a business that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

Operating Expenses

Costs incurred in the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding costs related to producing goods or services.

Supplies Expense

The cost associated with materials or goods required to operate a business but not directly tied to the products sold.

Rent Expense

This outlines the cost incurred by a business to use property or equipment as part of its operational activities for a certain period.