31. Perpetual vs. Periodic System Balances should now be correct Transfer Purchases balance to Cost of Goods Sold Other procedures: Adjust Inventory balance to agree with year-end physical count and merchandise value Adjust Inventory balance to agree with year-end physical count and merchandise value Year-end procedures: Merchandise cost is transferred from Inventory to Cost of Goods Sold -an Income Statement account No adjustment to inventory is necessary; merchandise cost is already on the Income Statement When a sale is made: Balance Sheet Income Statement Appears on: Inventory Purchases Account used to record inventory purchases: Perpetual Periodic Method >>>