The system where the general ledger account Inventory is not updated during the year. Rather, the merchandise purchased is recorded in temporary purchases accounts. At the time a balance sheet is presented, the inventory account is adjusted to reflect the cost of the inventory on hand. To learn more, see Explanation of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold.
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