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ISBN: 9781947172685

Author: OpenStax

Publisher: OpenStax College

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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…

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Chapter 6, Problem 25Q

What is the difference in reporting requirements for customer-returned merchandise in sellable condition under a perpetual inventory system versus a periodic inventory system?

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On May 31, 2026, Oriole Company paid $3,290,000 to acquire all of the common stock of Pharoah Corporation, which became a division of Oriole. Pharoah reported the following balance sheet at the time of the acquisition: Current assets $846,000 Current liabilities $564,000 Noncurrent assets 2,538,000 Long-term liabilities 470,000 Stockholder's equity 2,350,000 Total assets $3,384,000 Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $3,384,000 It was determined at the date of the purchase that the fair value of the identifiable net assets of Pharoah was $2,914,000. At December 31, 2026, Pharoah reports the following balance sheet information: Current assets $752,000 Noncurrent assets (including goodwill recognized in purchase) 2,256,000 Current liabilities (658,000) Long-term liabilities (470,000) Net assets $1,880,000 It is determined that the fair value of the Pharoah division is $2,068,000.

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