Accounting for Merchandising Operations

There are several unique accounting issues associated with a merchandising operation. The accountant needs to be well-versed in the flow of costs through the inventory system, transactions relating to the purchase and sale of merchandise, gift cards, sales taxes, and more. The Accounting for Merchandising Operations course addresses all of these topics, and provides examples to enhance the reader’s understanding of each one.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

1 Hour

Related Courses
Accounting for Freight
Retail Management

Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AC1142

Learning Objectives
  • Recall the inventory costing systems that a merchandising operation might use.
  • Identify the controls used to account for merchandise purchases.
  • Specify the accounting used for purchase returns, discounts, and allowances.
  • Specify the accounting used for sales returns, allowances, discounts, and coupons.
  • Recall the circumstances under which a merchandising operation must record a loss contingency.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Accounting
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: January 2025
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