PERPETUAL INVENTORY Definition

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PERPETUAL INVENTORY is an inventory accounting system whereby book inventory is kept in continuous agreement with stock on hand. A daily record is maintained of the dollar amount and physical quantity. There are periodic physical inventories taken to reconcile at short intervals.

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NOMINAL RETURN is an investment return that does not take into account the effects of inflation on the investment or return.

FSC is Foreign Sales Corporation.

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