Multiple Choice
If all units are purchased at the same unit cost, how will the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculated under the perpetual inventory system compare to the COGS calculated under the periodic inventory system?
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4. Merchandising Operations
Cost of Goods Sold - Perpetual Inventory vs. Periodic Inventory
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes how Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is determined under the perpetual inventory system compared to the periodic inventory system?
A
COGS is unaffected by the choice between perpetual and periodic inventory systems.
B
Under both systems, COGS is only calculated at the end of the accounting period.
C
Under the perpetual system, COGS is updated continuously with each sale, while under the periodic system, COGS is calculated at the end of the period.
D
The perpetual system requires a physical inventory count to determine COGS, while the periodic system does not.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): COGS represents the direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.
Learn the difference between the perpetual and periodic inventory systems: The perpetual inventory system continuously updates inventory records and COGS with each transaction, while the periodic inventory system updates inventory and calculates COGS only at the end of the accounting period.
Analyze how COGS is determined under the perpetual inventory system: In this system, every sale or purchase transaction immediately updates the inventory records and COGS, providing real-time data.
Analyze how COGS is determined under the periodic inventory system: In this system, inventory and COGS are calculated at the end of the accounting period using the formula: \( \text{COGS} = \text{Beginning Inventory} + \text{Purchases} - \text{Ending Inventory} \).
Compare the two systems: Under the perpetual system, COGS is updated continuously with each sale, while under the periodic system, COGS is calculated at the end of the period after a physical inventory count.
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