In: Accounting
The Schofield Inc. uses a periodic inventory system. The company
has a beginning inventory of 1,250 units at $15 each on January 1.
Schofield purchases 1,500 units at $14 each in February and 700
units at $16 each in March. There were no additional purchases or
sales during the remainder of the year.
Schofield sells 1,300 units during the quarter. If Schofield uses
the LIFO method, what is its cost of goods sold?
Multiple Choice
$19,400
$20,800
$19,600
$650.
Correct answer-----------$19,600
Working
LIFO | ||||
Total Units Available for sale | 3450 | |||
Units Sold | 1300 | |||
Closing Stock in Units | 2150 | |||
Valuation | ||||
Ending Inventory | 1250 | @ | $ 15.00 | $ 18,750 |
900 | @ | $ 14.00 | $ 12,600 | |
Value Of Ending Inventory | $ 31,350 | |||
Cost of Goods sold | 50950 minus 31350 | $ 19,600 |
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Units | Cost per unit | value | |
Beginning Balance | 1250 | $ 15.00 | $ 18,750 |
Purchases | |||
1500 | $ 14.00 | $ 21,000 | |
700 | $ 16.00 | $ 11,200 | |
Cost of goods available for sale | 3450 | $ 50,950 |