In: Accounting
The inventories of Berry Company for the years 2016 and 2017 are as follows:
| 
 Cost  | 
 Market  | 
|
| January 1, 2016 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 
| December 31, 2016 | 13,000 | 11,500 | 
| December 31, 2017 | 15,000 | 14,000 | 
Berry uses a perpetual inventory system.
Assume Berry uses the direct method.
Prepare the necessary journal entries to record:
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Assume Berry uses the allowance method.
Prepare the necessary journal entries to record:
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Required journal entries:
Under the direct method:

Under the allowance method:

The correct inventory valuation under both methods is the same; on December 31, 2016, it is $11,500.
The reduction in inventory in 2017 is $1000 under both methods.
The correct inventory valuation under both methods is the same; on December 31, 2017, it is $14,000.