The following data applies to a particular item of merchandise: On hand at start of period 300 $5.10 1st purchase 500 5.20 2nd purchase 700 5.30 3rd purchase   600 5.50 Number of units available for sale 2,100   On hand at end of period   500   Number of units sold during period 1,600   Of the 1,600 units sold during the period, 300 were from the beginning inventory; 500 from the first purchase; 600 from the second purchase; and 200 from the last purchase. Using the specific identification costing method, the value of inventory on hand at the end of the period would be

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Q: The following data represent the beginning inventory and, in order of occurrence, the purchases and…

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Q: Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for an inventory item are as follows: Sept. 1 Beginning…

A: Ans. In last-in,first-out method of valuation of inventory, the inventory stock which is produced…

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Q: The following data represent the beginning inventory and, in order of occurrence, the purchases and…

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Q: 20 100 44 40 880 $3,720 60 c. uses weighted-average (periodic) inventory procedures, the end

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A: Lets understand the basics. In FIFO basis company assumes that, goods purchased first are sold…

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A: FIFO: FIFO stands for First-In, First-Out.  In this method inventory purchased first will be sold…

Q: Broadway Stores reports the following transactions related to inventory. Broadway sells all products…

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Q: 6. Assume that three identical units of merchandise are purchased during October, as follows: Units…

A: FIFO: FIFO stands for First-In, First-Out.  In this method inventory purchased first will be sold…

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A: In first in first out , it is assumed that the goods which are purchased first will be sold first.…

Q: Using the following information, what is the amount of merchandise available for sale? Purchases…

A: Formula: Cost of goods available for sale = Beginning inventory + Net purchases

Q: The following data applies to a particular item of merchandise: On hand at start of period 300 $5.10…

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Q: The following data applies to a particular item of merchandise: On hand at start of period 300 $5.10…

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Inventory Valuation

Before discussing the topic inventory valuation let’s discuss the meaning of inventory. In accounting, inventory is also known as stock. Inventory means all the finished goods, materials, merchandise that a business holds for the purpose of selling it in the market with the motive of earning profit.