In a periodic inventory system, the cost of goods sold account is continuously updated as and when sales occur.

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In a periodic inventory system, the cost of goods sold account is not continuously updated as and when sales occur. Instead, the cost of goods sold is calculated at the end of the accounting period by subtracting the cost of ending inventory from the total cost of goods available for sale.

In a Periodic Inventory System, the Cost of Goods Sold