Question

name the items which are recorded at the invoice price in the consignment account. give reasons for consigning the goods at the invoice price.

Answer 1

(i) opening stock (ii) goods sent on consignment (iii) goods returned by the consignee (iv) closing stock

Answer 2

1. Consignment stock at the beginning2. Goods sent on consignment3. Goods returned by the consignee4. Consignment stock at the end of the period It is a cost-effective method of pricing with onus of cost for storage and transport or handling - upon the immediate purchaser or the end-user. Maximize profit at the new sale price for old stock and thereby have fresh inventory in the seller's warehouse which normally fetch or attract customers in general.