The Marsh Company uses a periodic inventory system. Determine the cost assigned to ending inventory and to cost of goods sold using (a) FIFO, and (b) LIFO methods.
The Marsh Company uses a periodic inventory system. Determine the cost assigned to ending inventory and to cost of goods sold using (a) FIFO, and (b) LIFO methods.
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Transcribed Image Text:Q2: Following are the details related to the inventory of Marsh Company:
Date
Jan-01
Jan-10
Activities
Beginning
inventory
Sales
Purchase
Jan-20
Jan-25 Sales
Jan-30
Purchase
Total
240 units
170 units
380 units
790 units
Units Acquired at Cost
$
16.50
@
15.50
$
15.00
$
3,960
2,635
5,700
$
12.295
Units sold at Retail
190 units
190 units
380 units
@
$25.50
The Marsh Company uses a periodic inventory system. Determine the cost assigned to ending
inventory and to cost of goods sold using (a) FIFO, and (b) LIFO methods.
$25.50
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