ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
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Chapter 17, Problem 2Q
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The accountants for a city government are attempting to determine the appropriate method of reporting a series of unique financial transactions. They have reviewed all of the authoritative sources of GAAP and have not located an answer. Explain what actions they should take next.
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The following lots of Commodity Z were available for sale during the year.
Beginning inventory
First purchase
Second purchase
Third purchase
10 units at $30
25 units at $32
30 units at $34
10 units at $35
The firm uses the periodic inventory system, and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at
the end of the year.
What is the ending inventory balance of Commodity Z using the weighted average cost method?
a. $620
b. $659
c. $690
d. $655
Assume that three identical units of merchandise were purchased during October, as follows:
Units
Cost
Oct. 5
Purchase
1
$ 5
12
Purchase
1
13
28
Purchase
1
15
Total
3
$33
One unit is sold on October 31 for $28. Using the table provided, determine the cost of goods sold
using the weighted average cost method.
a. $11
b. $17
c. $13
d. $22
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