Account Information

Financial Statement Income Statement
Normal Balance Debit

Definition

Cost of goods purchased for resale

Note: This account may be broken down into sub-ledgers as needed (e.g., customer/supplier/bank names or branches).

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IAS 2 Inventories
US GAAP ASC 330 Inventory

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are purchases?

A: Cost of buying goods or materials for resale or production use, recorded at purchase price after deducting trade discounts.