The Following Statements Regarding Merchandise Inventory Are Except

question 136

Multiple Choice

The following statements regarding merchandise inventory are except:

• A) Merchandise inventory is reported on the balance sheet as a current asset.
• B) Merchandise inventory refers to products a company owns and intends to sell.
• C) Merchandise inventory can include the cost of shipping the goods to the store and making them ready for sale.
• D) Merchandise inventory does not appear on the balance sheet of a service company.
• E) Merchandise inventory purchases are not considered part of the operating cycle for a business.

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