Accounting Information Systems
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Chapter 5, Problem 1RQ
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Explain the difference between the purchase requisition and the purchase order.
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Purchase Requisition:
Purchase requisition is pre requisite of purchase order; which is prepared to start the purchase process. The purchase requisition is marched further into forming the purchase order.
The difference between purchase requisition and purchase order is defined in following table:
Purchase Requisition | Purchase Order |
The purchase requisition generally contains the name of principle supplier, the reorder level of quantity and the costs to be incurred for the product. | The purchase order contains the one or more purchase requisitions. |
The purchase requisition is prepared to accommodate the purchase department. | The purchase order is prepared to accommodate the buyer of product. |
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