Blue Spruce Corp. markets CDs of numerous performing artists. At the beginning of March, Blue Spruce had in beginning inventory 2,600 CDs with a unit cost of $8. During March, Blue Spruce made the following purchases of CDs. March 5 2,100 @ $9 March 21 5,500 @ $11 March 13 3,700 @ $10 March 26 2,100 @ $12 During March 12,200 units were sold. Blue Spruce uses a periodic inventory system. (a) Correct answer iconYour answer is correct. Determine the cost of goods available for sale. The cost of goods available for sale $enter the cost of goods available for sale in dollars Calculate Average Cost. (Round answer to 3 decimal places, e.g. 5.125.) (b) Determine (1) the ending inventory and (2) the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost). (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.) FIFO LIFO AVERAGE-COST The ending inventory $enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount The cost of goods sold $enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount (c) Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement? (1) select a method which Average-costFIFOLIFO produces the highest inventory amount. (2) select a method which Average-costFIFOLIFO produces the highest cost of goods sold.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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March 5		2,100		@		$9		March 21		5,500		@		$11
March 13		3,700		@		$10		March 26		2,100		@		$12

(a)

Correct answer iconYour answer is correct.

Determine the cost of goods available for sale.

The cost of goods available for sale

$enter the cost of goods available for sale in dollars

Calculate Average Cost. (Round answer to 3 decimal places, e.g. 5.125.)

(b)

Determine (1) the ending inventory and (2) the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost). (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)

	FIFO	LIFO	AVERAGE-COST
The ending inventory	$enter a dollar amount	$enter a dollar amount	$enter a dollar amount
The cost of goods sold	$enter a dollar amount	$enter a dollar amount	$enter a dollar amount

(c)

Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement?

(1)		select a method which Average-costFIFOLIFO produces the highest inventory amount.
(2)		select a method which Average-costFIFOLIFO produces the highest cost of goods sold.

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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