2) With a periodic inventory method, it is necessary to conduct a physical count of inventory to determine cost of
goods sold.
3) Which of the following would appear on the income statement of a company that uses the periodic inventory
method, but would NOT appear on the income statement of a company that uses the perpetual inventory method?
A) Net sales
B) Cost of goods sold
C) Cost of goods available for sale
D) Insurance expenses
4) A company uses the periodic inventory method. Which of the following entries would be made to record a
$1,200 purchase of inventory on account?
A) The accounting entry would be a $1,200 debit to Purchases and a $1,200 credit to Accounts payable.
B) The accounting entry would be a $1,200 debit to Accounts payable and a $1,200 credit to Purchases.
C) The accounting entry would be a $1,200 debit to Inventory and a $1,200 credit to Accounts payable.
D) The accounting entry would be a $1,200 debit to Accounts payable and a $1,200 credit to Inventory.
5) A company uses the periodic inventory method. Which of the following entries would be made to record a return
of $200 of inventory purchased on account?
A) The accounting entry would be a $200 debit to Purchase returns and allowances and a $200 credit to Accounts
payable.
B) The accounting entry would be a $200 debit to Accounts payable and a $200 credit to Purchase returns and
allowances.
C) The accounting entry would be a $200 debit to Purchases and a $200 credit to Accounts payable.
D) The accounting entry would be a $200 debit to Accounts payable and a $200 credit to Purchases.