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Maxell Company uses the FIFO method to assign costs to inventory and cost of goo

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Question

Maxell Company uses the FIFO method to assign costs to inventory and cost of goods sold. The company uses a periodic inventory system. Consider the following information: Date Description # of units Cost per unit January 1 Beginning inventory 160 $6 June 2 Purchase 90 $5 November 5 Sales 170 What amounts would be reported as the cost of goods sold and ending inventory balances for the year? Cost of goods sold $1,020; Ending inventory $140 Cost of goods sold $1,070; Ending inventory $440 Cost of goods sold $930; Ending inventory $480 Cost of goods sold $1,010; Ending inventory $400

Explanation / Answer

Cost of goods sold $1,010; Ending inventory $400 FIFO Date Particulars Units   Cost Amount COGS 1-Jan Beginning Inventory                        160.00                      6.00                  960.00 2-Jun Purchase                           90.00                      5.00                  450.00 Total                        250.00              1,410.00 COGS                        170.00              1,010.00 160*6+10*5 Ending Inventory                           80.00                  400.00 COGS                                  1,010.00 Ending Inventory                                     400.00