Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers
Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers
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Author: Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.10MCP

Comparison of Inventory Costing Methods—Periodic System

Bitten Company’s inventory records show 600 units on hand on October 1 with a unit cost of $5 each. The following transactions occurred during the month of October:

Chapter 5, Problem 5.10MCP, Comparison of Inventory Costing Methods—Periodic System Bitten Companys inventory records show 600 , example  1

All expenses other than cost of goods sold amount to $3,000 for the month. The company uses an estimated tax rate of 30% to accrue monthly income taxes.

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  1. Prepare a chart comparing cost of goods sold and ending inventory using the periodic system and the following costing methods:

Chapter 5, Problem 5.10MCP, Comparison of Inventory Costing Methods—Periodic System Bitten Companys inventory records show 600 , example  2

  • What does the Total column represent?
  • Prepare income statements for each of the three methods.
  • Will the company pay more or less tax if it uses FIFO rather than LIFO? How much more or less?
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