Which of the following statements regarding periodic and perpetual inventory systems is correct?

A. Periodic inventory systems allow sales personnel to provide more immediate information regarding availability of inventory.
B. Perpetual inventory systems may assist in determining inventory lost due to shrinkage.
C. Perpetual inventory systems are inferior for determining optimal times to reorder inventory.
D. Periodic inventory systems require a greater investment in technology.


Answer: B

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