alleryStart learning →In the periodic system, a purchase of goods is debited to which account?
APurchases account
BSales returns
CCost of goods sold
DInventory account
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Purchases account
Periodic records debit a separate Purchases account, whereas the perpetual system debits Merchandise Inventory directly.
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