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Allocating product costs between cost of goods sold and ending inventory: intermittent pur...

Allocating product costs between cost of goods sold and ending inventory: intermittent purchases and sales of merchandise

The Fireplace Shop had the following sales and purchase transactions during 2012. Beginning inventory consisted of 60 items at $350 each. The company uses the FIFO cost flow assumption, and keeps perpetual inventory records.

Date

Transaction

Description

Mar. 5

Purchased

50 items @ $370

Apr. 10

Sold

40 items @ $450

June 19

Sold

50 items @ $450

Sept. 16

Purchased

50 items @ $390

Nov. 28

Sold

35 items @ $470

Required

a. Record the inventory transactions in general journal format.


b. Calculate the gross margin The Fireplace Shop would report on the 2012 income statement.


c. Determine the ending inventory balance The Fireplace Shop would report on the December 31, 2012, balance sheet.

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