Stacie's Shoes uses the FIFO retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting records for Stacie's Shoes contained the following information: $\begin{array}{lll} \underline{\text { Retail }}&\underline{\text {Cost}} \\ \$ 348,830 & \$ 242,000 & \text { Purchases } \\ 394,000 & & \text { Sales } \\ 5,076 & & \text { Sales returns } \\ 107,294 & 60,500 & \text { Beginning inventory } \\ 32,800 & & \text { Net markups } \\ 12,000 & & \text { Net markdowns } \end{array}$ The freight-in charges for the merchandise were $7,500. What is the cost of ending inventory for Stacie's Shoes?

A) $49,280 B) $55,792 C) $57,200 D) $59,400 A) $49,280 B) $55,792 C) $57,200 D) $59,400

Exhibit 8-1 Rival Inc. uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. One unit has a ceiling constraint of $45.50. The following is other information concerning this unit: $\begin{array}{ll} \$ 3.80 & \text { Estimated transportation costs for delivery } \\ 7.50 & \text { Normal profit margin } \\ 3.60 & \text { Packaging costs prior to delivery } \end{array}$ - Refer to Exhibit 8-1. The selling price of this unit must be

A) $49.30 B) $53.00 C) $52.90 D) $49.10 A) $49.30 B) $53.00 C) $52.90 D) $49.10

Major Company uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. The floor constraint for one item in the inventory is $58.20. The following is other information concerning this unit: $\begin{array} { l l } \$5.00 & \text { Transportation costs } \\ 12.70 & \text { Narmal profit margain } \\ 5.20 & \text { Packanging coste } \end{array}$ The market value for this item is

A) $58.20 B) $70.90 C) $78.90 D) $81.10 A) $58.20 B) $70.90 C) $78.90 D) $81.10

Zoe Company has provided the following values for its 400 units of inventory at the end of 2014: $\begin{array}{ll} \underline{\text { Per Unit} } &\underline{ \text { Item }} \\ \$ 65.00 & \text { Historical cost } \\ \$ 54.20 & \text { Replacement cost } \\ \$ 54.50 & \text { Net realizable value } \\ \$ 35.80 & \text { Normal profit margir } \end{array}$ Under IFRS requirements, the per-unit reported value for Zoe's inventory will be

A) $55.00 B) $54.50 C) $54.20 D) $53.70 A) $55.00 B) $54.50 C) $54.20 D) $53.70

Exam 8: Inventories: Special Valuation Issues

A fire destroyed the Churchill Company's warehouse on March 15, 2014. Only goods with a normal selling price of $12,500 and a net realizable value of $5,000 were saved. The following information is available from the company's records: For the period from 2009 through 2013, Churchill had a gross profit of $2,100,000 on net sales of $6,000,000. Required: a.Estimate Churchill’s inventory loss from the fire using the gross profit method. b.What assumptions allow the use of the gross profit method in these circumstances?

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Question 81

A company using the periodic inventory system to record the reduction of inventory to market would record the following journal entry to record inventory at market using the allowance method:

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Question 82

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Also known as the retail inventory method.

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Question 83

Stacie's Shoes uses the FIFO retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting records for Stacie's Shoes contained the following information: \ 348,830 \ 242,000 Purchases 394,000 Sales 5,076 Sales returns 107,294 60,500 Beginning inventory 32,800 Net markups 12,000 Net markdowns The freight-in charges for the merchandise were $7,500. What is the cost of ending inventory for Stacie's Shoes?

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Question 84

Exhibit 8-1 Rival Inc. uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. One unit has a ceiling constraint of $45.50. The following is other information concerning this unit: \ 3.80 Estimated transportation costs for delivery 7.50 Normal profit margin 3.60 Packaging costs prior to delivery - Refer to Exhibit 8-1. The selling price of this unit must be

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Question 85

In general, it is argued that the lower of cost or market rule is supported most closely by which of the following theoretical assumptions?

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Question 86

A purchase on credit is omitted from the purchase account in error, ending inventory is correct. The effect on the current year financial statements would be net income is understated because purchases are understated also causing cost of goods sold to be understated.

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Question 87

Describe the lower of cost or market rule.

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Question 88

The Slayton Company uses a periodic inventory system and values its inventory at lower of cost or market. Its accounting records indicate the following information relating to inventory: Required: Prepare the required journal entries at December 31, 2015, and December 31, 2016, to record the inventory at lower of cost or market using the following methods: a.Direct method b.Allowance method

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Question 89

The Smith Company uses the retail inventory method to estimate inventory for interim financial statements. The following inventory information is available: Required: a.Determine the inventory value using the retail inventory method and the FIFO cost flow assumption. b.Determine the inventory value using the retail inventory method and the LIFO cost flow assumption.

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Question 90

Ann Co. uses the dollar-value LIFO retail method. The beginning inventory, purchased when the price index was 100, had a retail value of $4,000 and a cost of $3,600. During the period, purchases amounted to $60,000 at retail ($52,800 at cost). Sales amounted to $56,300. The year-end price index was 110. What is the cost of ending inventory?

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Question 91

The Baby Super Store uses the average cost retail inventory method to determine its ending inventory. The accounting records for the current year for the Baby Super Store contained the following information: In addition, the accounting records for Baby Super Store disclosed that freight-in charges were $6,700. What is the cost-to-retail percentage to be used for ending inventory calculations?

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Question 92

Certain errors are listed below. Required: Indicate the effect the errors will have on cost of goods sold and accounts payable. Use +, -, and 0.

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Question 93

The gross profit method may be used to estimate the cost of inventory. Required: a.List four situations when it might be appropriate to use the gross profit method to estimate the cost of inventory. b.Discuss the potential disadvantages of the gross profit method.

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Question 94

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Estimated selling price less costs of completion or disposal.

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Question 95

Walker Towel & Linen Shop uses the lower of cost or market method and has a periodic inventory system. Additional information follows: Required: a.If the direct method of recording the reduction of inventory to market is in use, what would be the amount of the debit to Inventory on December 31, 2015? b.If the allowance method is in use, what would be the debit to Income Summary on December 31, 2014?

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Question 96

Major Company uses the lower of cost or market rule in valuing its inventory. The floor constraint for one item in the inventory is $58.20. The following is other information concerning this unit: \5 .00 Transportation costs 12.70 Narmal profit margain 5.20 Packanging coste The market value for this item is

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Question 97

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Cost to selling price.

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Question 98

After the auditors counted the inventory of the Cracker Jack Manufacturing Co. and reviewed the accounting records something appeared to be amiss. Inventory that was counted totaled $ 295,000. Using the gross profit method, what did the auditors estimate as the amount of the inventory that should have been on hand at December 31, 2014?

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Question 99

Zoe Company has provided the following values for its 400 units of inventory at the end of 2014: \ 65.00 Historical cost \ 54.20 Replacement cost \ 54.50 Net realizable value \ 35.80 Normal profit margir Under IFRS requirements, the per-unit reported value for Zoe's inventory will be

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A company using the periodic inventory system to record the reduction of inventory to market would record the following journal entry to record inventory at market using the allowance method:

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Also known as the retail inventory method.

In general, it is argued that the lower of cost or market rule is supported most closely by which of the following theoretical assumptions?

A purchase on credit is omitted from the purchase account in error, ending inventory is correct. The effect on the current year financial statements would be net income is understated because purchases are understated also causing cost of goods sold to be understated.

Describe the lower of cost or market rule.

Certain errors are listed below. Required: Indicate the effect the errors will have on cost of goods sold and accounts payable. Use +, -, and 0.

The gross profit method may be used to estimate the cost of inventory. Required: a.List four situations when it might be appropriate to use the gross profit method to estimate the cost of inventory. b.Discuss the potential disadvantages of the gross profit method.

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Estimated selling price less costs of completion or disposal.

Match each key term with the appropriate definition -Cost to selling price.

Zoe Company has provided the following values for its 400 units of inventory at the end of 2014: \ 65.00 Historical cost \ 54.20 Replacement cost \ 54.50 Net realizable value \ 35.80 Normal profit margir Under IFRS requirements, the per-unit reported value for Zoe's inventory will be

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