Under the Perpetual Inventory System,in Addition to Making the Entry

question 45

Multiple Choice

Under the perpetual inventory system,in addition to making the entry to record a sales return,a company would

• A)increase Merchandise Inventory and decrease Cost of Goods Sold.
• B)increase Cost of Goods Sold and decrease Purchases.
• C)increase Cost of Goods Sold and decrease Merchandise Inventory.
• D)make no additional entry until the end of the period.

---

Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of money a firm earns after deducting all its expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue, indicating its profitability during a specific period.

Inventory On Credit

This refers to inventory purchased by a company for which payment is deferred to a later date, typically impacting the accounts payable.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, also known as net earnings or net profit.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' share.