Apply a bead of glue along one side of center piece of wood (Image 1). Quickly spread glue with a fingertip then lay it flat and butt against right-side piece (Image 2). Apply glue to right side of left piece, spread with fingertip and butt against left side of center piece (Image 3). Make sure edges are lined up.
By deducting the value-of-inventory figure, you reduce your taxable income by as much as 88 percent (assuming a 12 percent average markup for inventory). You only pay taxes on your profits. Keeping track of your inventory costs reduces your tax bill by helping you arrive at a profit figure.
recorded in Inventory rather than in separate accounts. 3 Cost of goods sold is recognized for each sale by debiting the account, Cost of Goods Sold, and crediting Inventory. 4 Inventory is a control account that is supported by a subsidiary ledger of indi-vidual inventory records. The subsidiary records show the quantity and cost of each type of inventory on hand. The perpetual inventory system provides a continuous record of the balances in both