(a)
Perpetual Inventory System refers to the inventory system that maintains the detailed records of every inventory transactions related to purchases, and sales on a continuous basis. It shows the exact on-hand-inventory at any point of time.
FIFO: In First-in-First-Out method, items purchased initially are sold first. So, the value of the ending inventory consists the recent cost for the remaining unsold items.
LIFO: In Last-in-First-Out method, items purchased recently are sold first. So, the value of the ending inventory consists the initial cost for the remaining unsold items.
Moving -average cost method: Under moving average cost method company calculates a new average after every purchases made. It is determined by dividing the cost of goods available for sale by the units on hand.
To Calculate: The cost of ending inventory, and the cost of goods sold for each cost flow using perpetual inventory system.
(b)
To Explain: The difference between the results of problem E6-7 and E6-14.
(c)
To explain: The reason for the average cost.
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 6 Solutions
Financial Accounting
- Introduction and Problem Statement This report examines … [Include a statement of the main problem in the case.] Background [Detailed company/case background tying directly to the context of the specific case study. Summarize data from the case scenario that is pertinent to solving the stated problem.] Analysis [Thoroughly analyze the questions asked of you here as well as the main questions suggested within the case study.] Alternatives and Evaluation [This section should list some options available as solutions and discuss the pros and cons of each alternative.] Recommendations [This section should suggest the recommended solution and validation for this selection.] Action Plan [This section should provide a step-by-step actionable guide to achieve the recommended decision divided by short and long term activities.] Conclusion [Concisely summarize the case options, recommended decision and future predictions ofr the company.] References Include any references used. The…arrow_forwardKnight Company reports the following costs and expenses in May. Factory utilities $ 17,200 Direct labor $ 70,400 Depreciation on factory equipment 14,450 Sales salaries 50,700 Depreciation on delivery trucks Property taxes on 4,100 3,000 factory building Repairs to office Indirect factory labor 50,500 1,400 equipment Indirect materials 81,600 Factory repairs 2,230 Direct materials used 1,39,700 Advertising 15,100 Factory manager's salary 8,700 Office supplies used 3,140 From the information: a. Determine the total amount of manufacturing overhead. b. Determine the total amount of product costs. c. Determine the total amount of period costs.arrow_forwardHi expert please provide correct answer general accounting questionarrow_forward
- What is the return on equity? General accountingarrow_forwardHi expert please help me this questionarrow_forwardConsider the following accounts and identify each account as an asset (A), liability (L). or equity (E). a. Notes receivable. b. Common stock. c. Prepaid insurance. d. Notes payable. e. Rent revenue. f. Taxes payable. g. Rent expense. h. Furniture. i. Dividends. j. Unearned revenue.arrow_forward
- AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337272094Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Accounting Information SystemsAccountingISBN:9781337619202Author:Hall, James A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
- Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...AccountingISBN:9780134475585Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. RajanPublisher:PEARSONIntermediate AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259722660Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M ThomasPublisher:McGraw-Hill EducationFinancial and Managerial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259726705Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting PrinciplesPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education