
Concept explainers
1.a.
Specific identification method:
Under this inventory method, each unit sold or on hand is matched with its actual cost by referring the invoice that represents its actual purchase price. This method is followed by the companies who sells unique and expensive products that has low sales volume.
To describe: The key elements of Company H in regard to the specific identification costing method.
1.b.
To explain: As to why this method is appropriate for Company H.
2.a.
To state: The general criteria that Company H should use to determine inventory carrying amounts at December 31, 2016.
2.b.
To give: Four examples of costs included in these inventory carrying amounts.
3.
To state: The costs that should be reported in Company H’s 2016 income statement.

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