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