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Chapter Chapter 99InventoriesInventories
Accounting, 21st Edition
Warren Reeve Fess
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1. Summarize and provide examples of internal control procedures that apply to inventories.
2. Describe the effect of inventory errors on the financial statement.
3. Describe the three inventory cost flow assumptions and how they impact the income statement and balance sheet.
4. Compute the cost of inventory under the perpetual inventory system, using the following cost methods: first-in, first-out; last-in, first-out; average cost.
ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives
After studying this After studying this chapter, you should chapter, you should
be able to:be able to:
After studying this After studying this chapter, you should chapter, you should
be able to:be able to:
5. Compute the cost of inventory under the periodic inventory system, using the following costing methods: first-in, first-out; last-in, first-out; average cost.
6. Compare and contrast the use of the three inventory costing methods.
7. Compute the proper valuation of inventory at other than cost, using the lower-of-cost-or-market and net realization value concepts.
8. Prepare a balance sheet presentation of merchandise inventory.
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9. Estimate the cost of inventory, using the retail method and the gross profit method.
10. Compute the interpret the inventory turnover ratio and number of days’ sales in inventory.
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Why is Inventory Control ImportantWhy is Inventory Control Important?
Inventory is a significant asset and for many companies the largest asset.
Inventory is central to the main activity of merchandising and manufacturing companies.
Mistakes in determining inventory cost can cause critical errors in financial statements.
Inventory must be protected from external risks ( such as fire and theft) and internal fraud by employees.
Receiving report
Purchase order
Invoice
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JOURNAL
DescriptionNov. 9
Post. Ref.
Date
Inventory 1 222 00
Accounts Payable--XYZ Co. 1 222 00Purchased merchandise on
account.
LIABILITIES
OWNER’SEQUITY
REVENUES
ASSETS
COSTS & EXPENSES
Effect of Inventory Errors on Effect of Inventory Errors on Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
Effect of Inventory Errors on Effect of Inventory Errors on Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
MerchandiseMerchandiseInventoryInventory
Cost ofCost ofMerchandise SoldMerchandise Sold
If merchandise inventory is . . . . . . .
Cost of merchandise sold is . . . . . .
Gross profit and net income are . . .
Ending owner’s equity is . . . . . . . . .
If merchandise inventory is . . . . . . .
Cost of merchandise sold is . . . . . .
Gross profit and net income are . . .
Ending owner’s equity is . . . . . . . . .
overstated
understated
overstated
overstated
Net Income
If merchandise inventory is . . . . . . .
Cost of merchandise sold is . . . . . .
Gross profit and net income are . . .
Ending owner’s equity is . . . . . . . . .
If merchandise inventory is . . . . . . .
Cost of merchandise sold is . . . . . .
Gross profit and net income are . . .
Ending owner’s equity is . . . . . . . . .
understated
overstated
understated
understated
Effect of Inventory Errors on Effect of Inventory Errors on Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
Effect of Inventory Errors on Effect of Inventory Errors on Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
Purchased goods
Purchased goods
Sold goods
Sold goods
Inventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow Assumptions
Purchased goods
Purchased goodsSold
goods
Sold goods
Inventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow Assumptions
Purchased goods
Purchased goods
Sold goods
Sold goods
Inventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow AssumptionsInventory Cost Flow Assumptions
Inventory Costing MethodsInventory Costing MethodsInventory Costing MethodsInventory Costing Methods
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
43%
34%
19%
4%
Fifo Lifo Average Other
Perpetual Inventory CostsPerpetual Inventory CostsPerpetual Inventory CostsPerpetual Inventory Costs
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200
The firm begins the year with 10 The firm begins the year with 10 units of Item 127B on hand at a units of Item 127B on hand at a
total cost of $200.total cost of $200.
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
On January 4, 7 units of Item On January 4, 7 units of Item 127B are sold at $30 each.127B are sold at $30 each.
On January 4, 7 units of Item On January 4, 7 units of Item 127B are sold at $30 each.127B are sold at $30 each.
Item 127B
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
The sale of 7 units leaves a
balance of 3 units.
The sale of 7 units leaves a balance of 3 units.
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60Jan. 1 10 20 200
On January 4, 7 units of Item On January 4, 7 units of Item 127B are sold at $30 each.127B are sold at $30 each.
On January 4, 7 units of Item On January 4, 7 units of Item 127B are sold at $30 each.127B are sold at $30 each.
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
On January 10, the firm purchased On January 10, the firm purchased eight units at $21 each.eight units at $21 each.
On January 10, the firm purchased On January 10, the firm purchased eight units at $21 each.eight units at $21 each.
Item 127B
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
On January 10, the firm On January 10, the firm purchased eight units at $21 each.purchased eight units at $21 each.
On January 10, the firm On January 10, the firm purchased eight units at $21 each.purchased eight units at $21 each.
Because the purchase price of $21 is
different than the cost of the previous 3 units on hand, the inventory balance of 11 units is accounted for separately.
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
On January 22, the firm sold On January 22, the firm sold four units for $31 each.four units for $31 each.
On January 22, the firm sold On January 22, the firm sold four units for $31 each.four units for $31 each.
Item 127B
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
22 3 20 601 21 21 7 21 147
Of the four units sold, three are from the first units in (fifo) at a
cost of $20.
On January 22, the On January 22, the firm sold four units firm sold four units
for $31 each.for $31 each.
On January 22, the On January 22, the firm sold four units firm sold four units
for $31 each.for $31 each.
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
On January 28, the firm On January 28, the firm sold two units at $32.sold two units at $32.
On January 28, the firm On January 28, the firm sold two units at $32.sold two units at $32.
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
FIFO FIFO PerpetualPerpetual Inventory Account Inventory Account
22 3 20 601 21 21 7 21 147
28 2 21 42 5 21 105
On January 28, the firm On January 28, the firm sold two units at $32.sold two units at $32.
On January 28, the firm On January 28, the firm sold two units at $32.sold two units at $32.
FIFO FIFO PerpetualPerpetual Inventory Account Inventory Account
On January 30, purchased ten additional On January 30, purchased ten additional units of Item 127B at $22 each.units of Item 127B at $22 each.
On January 30, purchased ten additional On January 30, purchased ten additional units of Item 127B at $22 each.units of Item 127B at $22 each.
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Inventory cost data to demonstrate Inventory cost data to demonstrate FIFO and LIFO Perpetual SystemsFIFO and LIFO Perpetual Systems
Cost ofCost ofMdse. SoldMdse. Sold
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B Units Cost Price
Jan. 1 Inventory 10 $204 Sale 7 $30
10 Purchase 8 2122 Sale 4 3128 Sale 2 3230 Purchase 10 22
Item 127B
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
FIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountFIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
22 3 20 601 21 21 7 21 147
28 2 21 42 5 21 105 30 10 22 220 5 21 105
10 22 220 Totals 18 $388 13 $263 15 $325
On January 30, purchased On January 30, purchased ten additional units of Item ten additional units of Item
127B at $22 each.127B at $22 each.
On January 30, purchased On January 30, purchased ten additional units of Item ten additional units of Item
127B at $22 each.127B at $22 each.
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200
The firm begins the year with The firm begins the year with 10 units of Item 127B on 10 units of Item 127B on
hand at a total cost of $200.hand at a total cost of $200.
The firm begins the year with The firm begins the year with 10 units of Item 127B on 10 units of Item 127B on
hand at a total cost of $200.hand at a total cost of $200.
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60
On January 4, the firm sold On January 4, the firm sold 7 units at $30 each.7 units at $30 each.
On January 4, the firm sold On January 4, the firm sold 7 units at $30 each.7 units at $30 each.
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
On January 10, the On January 10, the firm purchased eight firm purchased eight
units at $21 each.units at $21 each.
On January 10, the On January 10, the firm purchased eight firm purchased eight
units at $21 each.units at $21 each.Note that a new layer is formed.
Note that a new layer is formed.
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
On January 22, the On January 22, the firm sells four firm sells four
units at $31 each.units at $31 each.
On January 22, the On January 22, the firm sells four firm sells four
units at $31 each.units at $31 each.
22 4 21 84 3 20 604 21 84
Of the 4 units sold, all come Of the 4 units sold, all come from the most recent purchase from the most recent purchase
at a cost of $21 each.at a cost of $21 each.
Of the 4 units sold, all come Of the 4 units sold, all come from the most recent purchase from the most recent purchase
at a cost of $21 each.at a cost of $21 each.
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
On January 28, sold On January 28, sold two units at $32 each.two units at $32 each.On January 28, sold On January 28, sold
two units at $32 each.two units at $32 each.
22 4 21 84 3 20 604 21 84
28 2 21 42 3 20 602 21 42
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168
On January 30, purchase On January 30, purchase 10 units at $22 each.10 units at $22 each.
On January 30, purchase On January 30, purchase 10 units at $22 each.10 units at $22 each.
22 4 21 84 3 20 604 21 84
28 2 21 42 3 20 602 21 42
30 10 22 220 3 20 602 21 42
10 22 220
Item 127B
LIFO Perpetual Inventory AccountLIFO Perpetual Inventory Account
Purchases Cost of Mdse. Sold Inventory Balance
Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Date Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost Qty. Cost Cost
Jan. 1 10 20 200 4 7 20 140 3 20 60 10 8 21 168 3 20 60
8 21 168 22 4 21 84 3 20 60
4 21 84 28 2 21 42 3 20 60
2 21 42 30 10 22 220 3 20 60
2 21 4210 22 220
Totals 18 $388 13 $266 15 $322
Fifo Periodic
Jan. 1 Beginning Inventory
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
Mar. 10 Purchase300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11 Sept. 21 Purchase
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12 Nov. 18 Purchase
1,000 units available for sale during year
Fifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo Periodic
Fifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo Periodic
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12
1,000 units available for sale during year
$10,400
= $1,800 Jan. 1
= 3,000 Mar. 10
= 4,400 Sept. 21
= 1,200 Nov. 18
Cost of merchandise available for sale
Fifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo Periodic
A physical count on December 31 reveals that
700 of the 1,000 units have been sold.
A physical count on December 31 reveals that
700 of the 1,000 units have been sold.
Using fifo, the first units purchased are theoretically the first units sold. We begin the
count with January 1.
Using fifo, the first units purchased are theoretically the first units sold. We begin the
count with January 1.
Fifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo Periodic
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12
1,000 units available for sale during year
$10,400
= $1,800 Jan. 1
= 3,000 Mar. 10
= 4,400 Sept. 21
= 1,200 Nov. 18
Sold these 200Sold these 200
Sold these 300Sold these 300
Sold 200 of theseSold 200 of these200 units @ $11200 units @ $11
= $ 0 Jan. 1
= 0 Mar. 10
= 2,200 Sept. 21
$ 3,400
Ending inventoryEnding inventory
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory 3,400Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,000
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory 3,400Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,000
Fifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo PeriodicFifo Periodic
Jan. 1200 units at $9
Summary of Fifo PeriodicSummary of Fifo Periodic
Mar. 10300 units at $10
Sep. 21400 units at $11
Nov. 18100 units at $12
$1,800
$3,000
$4,400
$1,200
Purchases
MerchandiseAvailablefor Sale
$1,800
$3,000
$2,200
Cost ofMerchandise
Sold
200 units at $9
$10,400$10,400$2,200
$1,200
$7,000$7,000
MerchandiseInventory
$3,400$3,400
300 units at $10
200 units at $11
200 units at $11
100 units at $121,000 units
700 units
300 units
Lifo Periodic
Jan. 1 Beginning Inventory
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
Mar. 10 Purchase300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11 Sept. 21 Purchase
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12 Nov. 18 Purchase
1,000 units available for sale during year
Lifo PeriodicLifo Periodic
Using lifo, the most recent batch purchased is considered the first
batch of merchandise sold.
Using lifo, the most recent batch purchased is considered the first
batch of merchandise sold.
Jan. 1 Beginning Inventory
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
Mar. 10 Purchase300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11 Sept. 21 Purchase
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12 Nov. 18 Purchase
1,000 units available for sale during year
Lifo PeriodicLifo Periodic
Assume again that 700 units were sold
during the year.
Assume again that 700 units were sold
during the year.
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12
1,000 units available for sale during year
Lifo PeriodicLifo Periodic
Sold these 100Sold these 100
Sold these 400Sold these 400
Sold 200 of theseSold 200 of these100 units @ $10100 units @ $10
= $1,800 Jan. 1
= 3,000 Mar. 10
= 4,400 Sept. 21
= 1,200 Nov. 18
$10,400
0
0
1,000
Ending Inventory
$2,800
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory 2,800Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,600
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory 2,800Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,600
Lifo PeriodicLifo Periodic
Jan. 1200 units at $9
Summary of Lifo PeriodicSummary of Lifo Periodic
Mar. 10300 units at $10
Sep. 21400 units at $11
Nov. 18100 units at $12
$1,800
$3,000
$4,400
$1,200
$1,800
$1,000
Cost ofMerchandise
Sold
200 units at $9
$10,400$10,400
$4,400
$1,200
$2,800$2,800
$7,600$7,600
100 units at $10
200 units at $10
400 units at $11
100 units at $12
$2,000
700 units
1,000 units
300 units
Purchases
MerchandiseAvailablefor Sale
$1,800
Cost of Merchandise Sold
Jan. 1 Beginning Inventory
200 units @ $9200 units @ $9
Mar. 10 Purchase 300 units @ $10300 units @ $10
400 units @ $11400 units @ $11 Sept. 21 Purchase
100 units @ $12100 units @ $12 Nov. 18 Purchase
1,000 units available for sale during year
The average cost periodic method is
based on the average cost of identical units.
The average cost periodic method is
based on the average cost of identical units.
Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic
Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic
200 units @ $9 200 units @ $9 = $ 1,800 = $ 1,800
1,000 units available for sale during year
300 units @ $10 300 units @ $10 = $ 3,000 = $ 3,000
400 units @ $11 400 units @ $11 = $ 4,400 = $ 4,400
100 units @ $11 100 units @ $11 = $ 1,200 = $ 1,200
$10,400 Cost of merchandise available for sale
Cost of Merchandise Available for Sale
Units Available for Sale During Year
= Average Unit Cost
$10,4001,000 Units
= $10.40 per Unit
Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory ($10.40 x 300) 3,120Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,280
Cost of merchandise available for sale $10,400Less ending inventory ($10.40 x 300) 3,120Cost of merchandise sold $ 7,280
To verify this amount, multiply
700 units sold times $10.40 to get the same $7,280.
Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic Average Cost Periodic
$ 3,800
2,700
4,650
3,920
Total $15,520 $15,472 $15,070
Valuation of Inventory at Valuation of Inventory at Lower-of-Cost-or-MarketLower-of-Cost-or-Market
A 400 $10.25 $ 9.50 $ 4,100 $ 3,800
B 120 22.50 24.10 2,700 2,892
C 600 8.00 7.75 4,800 4,650
D 280 14.00 14.75 3,920 4,130
Unit UnitInventory Cost Market Total Total Lower
Item Quantity Price Price Cost Market C or M
The market decline based on individual items
($15,520 – $15,070) = $450
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 19 400 00
Accounts receivable $80 000 00
Less allowance for
doubtful accounts 3 000 00 77 000 00
Merchandise inventory
at lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market 216 300 00
Metro-ArtsBalance Sheet
December 31, 2007
Presentation of Merchandise Inventory on the Balance Sheet
Estimating Inventory CostEstimating Inventory CostEstimating Inventory CostEstimating Inventory Cost
Retail Method of Estimating Inventory CostRetail Method of Estimating Inventory Cost
Retail method is based on relationship between cost of merchandise available for sale and the retail price.
Retail prices of all merchandise must be accumulated and totaled.
Inventory at retail is calculated at retail price of merchandise available for sale less net sales at retail.
Ratio is calculated as cost divided by retail price. Inventory at retail price times cost ratio equals
estimated cost of inventory.
Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method
Step 1: Step 1: Determine the ratio of Determine the ratio of cost to the retail price.cost to the retail price.
Step 1: Step 1: Determine the ratio of Determine the ratio of cost to the retail price.cost to the retail price.
Cost RetailMerchandise inventory, Jan. 1 $19,400 $ 36,000Purchases in January (net) 42,600 64,000Merchandise available for sale $62,000 $100,000
Ratio of cost to retail price =$62,000
$100,000= 62%
Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method
Step 2: Step 2: Determine the ending Determine the ending inventory at retail.inventory at retail.
Step 2: Step 2: Determine the ending Determine the ending inventory at retail.inventory at retail.
Sales for January (net) 70,000Merchandise inventory, January 31, at retail $ 30,000
Cost RetailMerchandise inventory, Jan. 1 $19,400 $ 36,000Purchases in January (net) 42,600 64,000Merchandise available for sale $62,000 $100,000
Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method Retail Inventory MethodRetail Inventory Method
Step 3: Step 3: Calculate the estimated Calculate the estimated inventory at cost.inventory at cost.
Step 3: Step 3: Calculate the estimated Calculate the estimated inventory at cost.inventory at cost.
Merchandise inventory, January 31, at cost($30,000 x 62%) $18,600
Sales for January (net) 70,000Merchandise inventory, January 31, at retail $ 30,000
Cost RetailMerchandise inventory, Jan. 1 $19,400 $ 36,000Purchases in January (net) 42,600 64,000Merchandise available for sale $62,000 $100,000
Gross Profit Method of Estimating Gross Profit Method of Estimating Inventory CostInventory Cost
1. A gross profit percentage rate is estimated based on previous experience adjusted for known changes.
2. Estimated gross profit is calculated by multiplying the estimated gross profit rate times the actual net sales.
3. Estimated cost of merchandise sold is calculated by subtracting the gross profit from actual sales.
4. The cost of merchandise sold estimate is deducted from actual merchandise available for sale to determine the estimated cost of merchandise inventory.
Merchandise inventory, January 1 $ 57,000
Purchases in January (net) 180,000
Merchandise available for sale
Sales in January (net) $250,000Less: Estimated gross profit
Estimated cost of merchandise sold
Estimated merchandise inventory, January 31
($250,000 x 30%) 75,000
175,000$ 62,000
Gross Profit MethodGross Profit MethodGross Profit MethodGross Profit Method
The gross profit method is useful for estimating The gross profit method is useful for estimating inventories for monthly or quarterly financial inventories for monthly or quarterly financial
statements in a periodic inventory system.statements in a periodic inventory system.
The gross profit method is useful for estimating The gross profit method is useful for estimating inventories for monthly or quarterly financial inventories for monthly or quarterly financial
statements in a periodic inventory system.statements in a periodic inventory system.
$237,000
Inventory TurnoverInventory TurnoverInventory TurnoverInventory Turnover
SUPERVALU ZaleCost of merchandise sold $15,620,127,000 $ 737,188,000Inventories:
Beginning of year $1,115,529,000 $478,467,000End of year 1,067,837,000 571,669,000Total $2,183,366,000 $1,050,136,000
Average $1,091,683,000 $525,068,000 Inventory turnoverInventory turnover 14.3 times14.3 times 1.4 times1.4 times
Use: Inventory turnover measures the relationship between the volume of goods sold and the amount of inventory carried during the period.
Use: Inventory turnover measures the relationship between the volume of goods sold and the amount of inventory carried during the period.
Average daily cost of merchandise sold: $15,620,127,000/365 $42,794,868 $737,188,000/365 $2,019,693Ending inventory $1,067,837,000 $571,669,000
Number of Days’ Sales in InventoryNumber of Days’ Sales in InventoryNumber of Days’ Sales in InventoryNumber of Days’ Sales in Inventory
SUPERVALU Zale
Average selling periodAverage selling period 25 days25 days 283 days283 days
Use: To assess the efficiency in the management of inventory
Use: To assess the efficiency in the management of inventory
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