Self-Study
Accounting for Merchandising Operations
Merchandising accounting concepts, from inventory cost flows to sales transactions.
$29.00 – $49.00
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Without FlexCast, you must start with enough time to finish. (1 Hr/Credit)
Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- 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.
Course Specifics
SS124378998
March 20, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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