1. FOB is a term that stands for 'free on board'. In FOB terms of shipping sale is recorded when the goods leave sellers warehouse.
2. Yes I approve, FOB is a better way because customer can choose the cost of shipping, route of shipping, time etc which gives them a better control over the goods. So the responsibility of goods is transferred when it leaves warehouse and it's is reasonable to record the sale at that point.
Dobbs Wholesale Antiques makes all sales under terms of FOB shipping point. The company usually ships inventory to...
The company you work for uses FOB shipping point for all their sales. Inventory is usually shipped one week after the item was ordered. It is late December, and your company has had a great year with profits already beating expectations. Your manager tells you to delay shipment until January on any new orders, so that the revenue will be reflected on next year's financial statements. Do you agree or disagree with the manager's decision of when to ship goods...
The company you work for uses FOB shipping point for all their sales. Inventory is usually shipped one week after the item was ordered. It is late December, and your company has had a great year with profits already beating expectations. Your manager tells you to delay shipment until January on any new orders, so that the revenue will be reflected on next year's financial statements. Do you agree or disagree with the manager's decision of when to ship goods...