Asked by Xandrei Lugay on Jul 17, 2024

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When the average cost method is applied in a periodic inventory system,

A) the sale of goods during the year will change the unit cost used for calculating ending inventory.
B) an average cost per unit is calculated after each purchase rather than at the end of the period.
C) an average cost per unit is calculated at the end of the period rather than after each purchase.
D) an average cost per unit is not calculated in the same manner that is used for a perpetual inventory system.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where the inventory is physically counted at specific intervals to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value.

Average Cost

An inventory costing method where all costs of inventory purchased are averaged to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory value.

Unit Cost

The cost incurred to produce, acquire, or deliver one unit of a product or service.

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Christopher RogersJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In a periodic inventory system, the average cost method calculates the average cost per unit at the end of the period, after all purchases have been made, rather than after each individual purchase. This contrasts with a perpetual system where the average cost can be updated after each purchase.