QUESTION 32 Which of the following is true about the perpetual inventory system? It does not keep detailed record of the inventory on hand at all times. It constantly updates the inventory account for every sale and purchase. It only updates the inventory account at the end of the accounting period. It only records the cost of goods sold at the end of the accounting period.
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