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1. Compare FOB shipping point and FOB destination terms
2. What are the differences between perpetual inventory system and periodic inventory system?
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Compare FOB Shipping point nd FOB destination point.
Basis of Difference | FOB Shipping Point | FOB Destination |
Meaning | FOB (Free on Board Shipping) Point refers to the sale of goods that is executed when goods are shipped out. | FOB (Free on Board) Destination referes to the sale of goods that is executed when the fgoods are delivered at destination point. |
Reponsibiltiy of Shipping Cost | When sales are made at the point of shipping, the shipping costs are made by the buyer. | In FOB destination, seller is responsible for paying shipping costs and is liable for the liabilities that may incur till product remains in transport. |
What are the difference between perpetual inventory system and periodic inventory system.
Basis of Difference | Perpetual Inventory System | Periodic Inventory System |
Meaning | Under perpetual inventory system, the continously inventory is recorded. | Under periodic inventory system, inventory is counted at specified interval say a month, to determine ending inventory, cost of goods sold etc. |
Cost of goods sold | In this system, cost of ggoods sld is calculated after every sales. | On the contrary, cost of goods sold are only calculated after specified time period. |