Merchandising operations

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Income from operations is gross profit less:

  • Operating expenses (correct)
  • Administrative expenses
  • Selling expenses
  • Other expenses and losses

An enterprise that sells goods to customers is known as a:

  • Proprietorship
  • Corporation
  • Service firm
  • Retailer (correct)

Which of the following would NOT be considered a merchandising company?

  • Service firm
  • Wholesaler
  • Retailer (correct)
  • Dot Com firm

What are the two main categories of expenses for merchandising companies?

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What is the primary source of revenue for a wholesaler?

<p>The sale of merchandise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sales revenue less cost of goods sold is called:

<p>Gross profit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After gross profit is calculated, operating expenses are deducted to determine:

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In which inventory system is the cost of goods sold determined only at the end of the accounting period?

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Which of the following expressions is incorrect?

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The Merchandise Inventory account is used in each of the following except to record

<p>payment of freight on goods sold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cost of goods available for sale is computed by adding:

<p>beginning inventory to purchases and freight-in (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under a periodic inventory system, acquisition of merchandise is debited to the:

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Net sales is sales less:

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If a customer agrees to retain defective merchandise because the seller is willing to reduce the selling price, what is this transaction known as?

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In a perpetual inventory system, when is the cost of goods sold recorded?

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Under a perpetual inventory system, when a business acquires merchandise for resale, which account is debited?

<p>Merchandise Inventory account (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The journal entry to record a return of merchandise purchased on account under a perpetual inventory system would credit which account?

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Where is ending merchandise inventory reported on the balance sheet?

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Which of the following accounts is not closed to Income Summary?

<p>Merchandise Inventory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a perpetual inventory system, a return of defective merchandise by a purchaser is recorded by crediting:

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Flashcards

Income from operations is

Gross profit less operating expenses.

What is a retailer?

An enterprise that sells goods to customers.

Service firm

A business that provides services rather than tangible goods.

Key expense categories for merchandising companies

Cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

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Primary revenue for a wholesaler

The sale of merchandise.

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Sales revenue less cost of goods sold

Gross Profit.

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Calculate Net Income

Net income.

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When is cost of goods sold determined?

A periodic inventory system.

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Incorrect accounting expression

Operating expenses - cost of goods sold = gross profit

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Merchandise Inventory account is used in each of the following except to record

Payment of freight on goods sold.

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Cost of goods available adds

Beginning inventory to cost of goods purchased.

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Debiting merchandise debit with purchases

Purchases account.

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What is net sales?

Sales less sales discounts and sales returns and allowances.

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Agreement to reduce the selling price

A sales allowance.

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When is cost of goods sold recorded?

With each sale.

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Perpetual inventory system: acquisition of merchandise

Merchandise Inventory account.

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Journal entry to record a return of merchandise

Merchandise Inventory.

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Entries that don't record merchandise inventory

Payment of freight on goods sold.

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Report balance sheet

Ending merchandise inventory reported.

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Which account does not close in income summary?

Merchandise Inventory

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Study Notes

  • Income from operations is gross profit minus operating expenses.
  • An enterprise selling goods to customers is a retailer.
  • A service firm is not considered a merchandising company.
  • The two categories of expenses for merchandising companies are the cost of goods sold and operating expenses.
  • The primary source of revenue for a wholesaler is the sale of merchandise.
  • Sales revenue less cost of goods sold is called gross profit.
  • To determine net income, operating expenses are deducted after calculating gross profit.
  • In a periodic inventory system, the cost of goods sold is determined only at the end of the accounting period.
  • The incorrect expression given is: Operating expenses – cost of goods sold = gross profit
  • The Merchandise Inventory account is used in each of the following except the entry to record: payment of freight on goods sold.
  • Cost of goods available for sale is computed by adding beginning inventory to cost of goods purchased.
  • Under a periodic inventory system, acquisition of merchandise is debited to the Purchases account.
  • Given operating expenses of $50,000, sales returns and allowances of $15,000, sales discounts of $9,000, sales of $150,000, and cost of goods sold of $60,000, the net sales on the income statement are $126,000.
  • Given operating expenses of $50,000, sales returns and allowances of $15,000, sales discounts of $9,000, sales of $150,000, and cost of goods sold of $60,000, the gross profit is $66,000.
  • If a customer agrees to retain defective merchandise because the seller will reduce the selling price, this deal is known as a sales allowance.
  • In a perpetual inventory system, cost of goods sold is recorded with each sale.
  • Under a perpetual inventory system, acquisition of merchandise for resale is debited to the Merchandise Inventory account.
  • The journal entry to record a return of merchandise purchased on account under a perpetual inventory system credits Merchandise Inventory.
  • The Merchandise Inventory account is used in each of the following except the entry to record payment of freight on goods sold.
  • Cost of goods available for sale is computed by adding beginning inventory to cost of goods purchased.
  • Net sales is sales less sales discounts and sales returns and allowances.
  • In the balance sheet, ending merchandise inventory is reported in current assets immediately following accounts receivable.
  • The account that is not closed to Income Summary is Merchandise Inventory.
  • In a perpetual inventory system, a return of defective merchandise by a purchaser is recorded by crediting Merchandise Inventory.
  • In a periodic inventory system, a return of defective merchandise by a customer is recorded by crediting Purchase Returns and Allowances.
  • Cash received on account with a discount is recorded with the same entry in a perpetual and a periodic inventory system.

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