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Total Cost Of Merchandise Purchased (TCP) represents the net cost of merchandise acquired during an accounting period. It accounts for all costs associated with purchasing goods including transportation costs, while deducting any returns and discounts received.
The calculator uses the TCP formula:
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Explanation: This calculation determines the true net cost of merchandise available for sale after accounting for all adjustments.
Details: TCP is crucial for inventory valuation, cost of goods sold calculation, financial statement preparation, and analyzing purchasing efficiency. It helps businesses understand their true acquisition costs and manage inventory effectively.
Tips: Enter all values in the same currency unit. Ensure all amounts are positive numbers. Gross purchases and freight in increase the total cost, while purchase returns and discounts decrease it.
Q1: What is the difference between gross purchases and net purchases?
A: Gross purchases represent the total invoice amount before any deductions, while net purchases (TCP) represent the final cost after returns and discounts.
Q2: Why is freight in added to gross purchases?
A: Freight in represents necessary transportation costs to make merchandise ready for sale, so it's considered part of the merchandise cost.
Q3: How do purchase discounts affect the total cost?
A: Purchase discounts reduce the overall cost of merchandise purchased, as they represent savings from early payment terms.
Q4: Where does TCP appear in financial statements?
A: TCP is used to calculate cost of goods sold and appears in the income statement, and affects inventory valuation on the balance sheet.
Q5: What if I have purchase allowances instead of returns?
A: Purchase allowances (price reductions for damaged goods kept) should be treated similarly to purchase returns as they reduce the net cost.