Answer:
1. Merchandiser
2. Periodic inventory system
3. Perpetual inventory system
4. Cost of goods sold
5. Sales discount
6. Credit period
7. Discount period
8. FOB destination
Explanation:
1. Merchandiser: A type of business that earns income by buying and selling merchandise.
2. Periodic inventory system: Inventory is updated for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.
3. Perpetual inventory system: Inventory is updated for each purchase and each sale of inventory.
4. Cost of goods sold: The expense of purchasing and preparing the merchandise sold during a period.
5. Sales discount: Seller's description of a cash discount granted to buyers in return for early payment.
6. Credit period: The amount of time allowed by a seller before payment is due from the buyer.
7. Discount period: Time period in which a cash discount is available.
8. FOB destination: Refers to credit terms where goods in transit are owned by the seller.
