Describe the recording process (including costs)for the types of transactions involved in purchasing merchandise inventory when a perpetual inventory system is used.

Perpetual Inventory System

A continuous inventory system is a technique for managing stock that immediately logs the transaction of inventory sales or purchases using computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management programs.

Purchasing Merchandise Inventory

The process of acquiring goods for resale, including the selection, ordering, and receipt of merchandise.

Recording Process

The systematic method of capturing all relevant financial transactions of a business for accounting and reporting purposes.