Under a periodic inventory system, Merchandise inventory is adjusted in two steps because both the beginning and ending inventory figures are needed to prepare the income statement.

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In a periodic inventory system, inventory is not continuously updated. Instead, it is adjusted at the end of the period by counting the ending inventory and calculating the cost of goods sold using the beginning inventory, purchases, and ending inventory figures.

Under a Periodic Inventory System, Merchandise Inventory Is Adjusted in Two