Net purchases is defined as the gross amount of purchases made, less deductions for purchase discounts, returns, and allowances. The amount of net purchases may be materially lower than the amount of gross purchases; this differential can be used to measure the effectiveness of the purchasing department in obtaining price reductions.
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