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An inventory that assumes that the first items purchased (first in) were the first items sold (first out).

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Which inventory valuation model does not allow control of inventory by visual inspection?

Perpetual system Perpetual system


What is the FIFO system?

In fifo systems inventory which is purchased first is used first which means first in first out.


An account used in the perpetual inventory system that is not used in the periodic inventory system is?

Purchases


What is the meaning of Perpetual and periodic system of accounting?

Perpetual System is that system in which company continuously updates the value of inventory while in periodic system inventory valuation is done only for closing inventory when company done physical inventory calculation.


What inventory system uses the merchandise inventory as an active account?

Perpetual


Is a perpetual inventory system is an effective means of control over inventory?

no


Inventory aging system based on FIFO and LIFO method?

FIFO First in first out LIFO Last in last out


Why is it important to periodically take a physical inventory if the perpetual system is used?

A perpetual system does not account for theft.


Is it necessary to take a physical inventory when using the perpetual inventory system?

Yes


History of inventory system?

The history of inventory systems depends on the type of inventory system being discussed. There are two main types of inventory systems, the perpetual inventory system and the periodic inventory system.


The inventory system employing accounting records that continuously disclose the amount of inventory is called?

Perpetual System


In a perpetual inventory system a return of defective merchandise by a purchaser is recorded by crediting what?

inventory