Asked by Jashea Migliori on Jul 13, 2024

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Goods in transit are included in a purchaser's inventory:

A) At any time during transit.
B) When the goods are shipped FOB shipping point.
C) When the supplier is responsible for freight charges.
D) If the goods are shipped FOB destination.
E) After the half-way point between the buyer and seller.

FOB Shipping Point

A term used in shipping agreements indicating that the buyer is responsible for the goods and the cost of shipping as soon as the goods leave the seller's premises.

Goods In Transit

Items being transported from one location to another, which have not yet reached the recipient or destination point.

Purchaser's Inventory

Goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale.

  • Pinpoint the ingredients and outlays included and excluded from the Merchandise Inventory account.
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Antonio VecchioJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Goods in transit are included in a purchaser's inventory when they are shipped FOB (Free On Board) shipping point because the title to the goods passes to the buyer at the point of shipment, making the buyer responsible for the goods during transit.