In: Accounting
The inventory records of Ezra Corporation reflect the information shown below for the month of August. The company values its inventory on a monthly periodic basis.
Date |
Transaction |
Number of Units |
Cost per Unit |
1 |
Beginning Inventory |
400 |
$5.00 |
3 |
Purchase No. 1 |
400 |
$5.00 |
5 |
Sale No. 1 |
600 |
|
7 |
Sale No. 2 |
100 |
|
11 |
Purchase No. 2 |
1,000 |
$7.00 |
17 |
Sale No. 3 |
700 |
|
19 |
Purchase No. 3 |
1,000 |
$7.00 |
21 |
Sale No. 4 |
600 |
|
28 |
Sale No. 5 |
600 |
|
29 |
Purchase No. 4 |
1,200 |
$9.00 |
Determine the dollar amounts of ending inventory and cost of goods sold at the end of August under each of the inventory valuation methods listed. Enter your responses in the Response Template. (12 points total, 2 points each)
Method |
Ending Inventory |
Cost of Goods Sold |
Average Cost |
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FIFO |
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LIFO |