Discuss the Important Accounting Features of a Periodic Inventory System

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Essay

Discuss the important accounting features of a periodic inventory system including accounts and procedures used.

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Definitions:

Mutual Funds

Investment programs funded by shareholders that trade in diversified holdings and are professionally managed, allowing investors access to a broad spectrum of investments.

Insiders

Individuals within a corporation who have access to private, non-public information which might influence the company's stock price.

Small-Firm Anomaly

The historical observation that smaller firms, or those with a lower market capitalization, tend to outperform larger companies on a risk-adjusted basis.

January Effect

A seasonal increase in stock prices that often occurs in January after the sell-off for tax purposes in December.