(a) Girard Company ships merchandise to Liu Company on December 30. The merchandise reaches the buyer on...

Question:

(a) Girard Company ships merchandise to Liu Company on December 30. The merchandise reaches the buyer on January 6. Indicate the terms of sale that will result in the goods being included in
(1) Girard's December 31 inventory, and
(2) Liu's December 31 inventory.
(b) Under what circumstances should Girard Company include consigned goods in its inventory?