Which of the following is true regarding perpetual inventory systems? a. Detaile

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Which of the following is true regarding perpetual inventory systems?

a. Detailed accounting records must be maintained so that changes in inventory accounts can be posted when the transactions occur.

b. An end-of-period physical inventory count is required to determine the changes in inventory accounts.

c. Detailed accounting records must be maintained so that changes in inventory accounts can be posted in a purchases account.

d. More accounting time is required at the end of the period to update the inventory accounts for the period’s changes.

Explanation / Answer

option (c) is correct

Under a perpetual inventory system, a continuous record of changes in inventory is maintained in the inventory accounting. That is, all purchases and sales (issues) of goods are recorded directly in the inventory account as they occur

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