The Primary Difference Between a Periodic and Perpetual Inventory System

question 165

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a periodic and perpetual inventory system is that a

• A) periodic system determines the inventory on hand only at the end of the accounting period
• B) periodic system keeps a record showing the inventory on hand at all times
• C) periodic system provides an easy means to determine inventory shrinkage
• D) periodic system records the cost of the sale on the date the sale is made

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during hypothesis testing, used to determine the probability of observing the sample data under the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A default statement that there is no significant effect or difference, subject to testing against an alternative hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, indicating there is a significant difference between two or more sets of data.

Production Cost

Represents the total expense incurred in manufacturing a product or providing a service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.