Purchases Account

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Definition: Purchases Account


Purchases Account

Quick Summary of Purchases Account


An account in which all inventory purchases are recorded; used with the periodic inventory method.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Purchases Account are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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