Intermediate Accounting
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.15E
Comparison of FIFO and LIFO; periodic system
• LO8–1, LO8–4
Alta Ski Company’s inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The company uses a periodic inventory system.
| Beginning inventory, January 1, 2018 | 600 units @ $80 each |
| Purchases: | |
| January 15 | 1,000 units @ $95 each |
| January 21 | 800 units @ $100 each |
| Sales: | |
| January 5 | 400 units @ $120 each |
| January 22 | 800 units @ $130 each |
| January 29 | 400 units @ $135 each |
| Ending inventory, January 31, 2018 | 800 units |
Required:
1. Which method, FIFO or LIFO, will result in the highest cost of goods sold figure for January 2018? Why? Which method will result in the highest ending inventory balance? Why?
2. Compute cost of goods sold for January and the ending inventory using both the FIFO and LIFO methods.
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