_______ is reported as an asset on the balance sheet.\npurchases\ncost of goods sold\ninventory

_______ is reported as an asset on the balance sheet.\npurchases\ncost of goods sold\ninventory

_______ is reported as an asset on the balance sheet.\npurchases\ncost of goods sold\ninventory

Answer

Answer:

C. Inventory

Brief Explanations:

  • Purchases: Represents the cost of acquiring goods for resale, and is part of the calculation for inventory or cost of goods sold, not directly an asset on the balance sheet.
  • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Is an expense on the income statement, representing the cost of goods that have been sold during a period, not an asset.
  • Inventory: Consists of goods held for sale (or in the process of production for sale) and is a current asset reported on the balance sheet as it represents a resource owned by the company with future economic benefit.