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Chapter 7, Problem 7.4CP

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Golden Eagle Company began operations on April 1 by selling a single product. Data on purchases and sales for the year are as follows:

Chapter 7, Problem 7.4CP, Communication Golden Eagle Company began operations on April 1 by selling a single product. Data on

Sales
April 16,000 units
May 16,000
June 20,000
July 24,000
August 28,000
September 28,000
October 18,000
November 10,000
December 8,000
Total units 168,000
Total sales $10,000,000

The president of the company, Connie Kilmer, has asked for your advice on which inventory cost flow method should be used for the 32,000-unit physical inventory that was taken on December 31. The company plans to expand its product line in the future and uses the periodic inventory system.

Write a brief memo to Ms. Kilmer comparing and contrasting the LIFO and FIFO inventory cost flow methods and their potential impacts on the company’s financial statements.

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