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Accounting for results on income for inventory using the LIFO cost method [20-30 min]Refer...

Accounting for results on income for inventory using the LIFO cost method [20-30 min]

Refer to the Fit World situation in Problem.

Requirement

1. Using the results from the LIFO costing method calculations in Problem, prepare a multi-step income statement for Fit World for the month ended January 31, 2012.

Accounting for inventory using the perpetual system—LIFO, and journalizing inventory transactions [30-40 min]

Fit World began January with an inventory of 80 crates of vitamins that cost a total of $4,000. During the month, Fit World purchased and sold merchandise on account as follows:

Purchase 1. . . . . . . .

140 crates @

$     55

Sale 1. . . . . . . . . . . .

160 crates @

$   100

Purchase 2. . . . . . . .

160 crates @

$     60

Sale 2. . . . . . . . . . . .

170 crates @

$   110

Fit World uses the LIFO method.

Cash payments on account totaled $5,000. Operating expenses for the month were $3,300, with two-thirds paid in cash, and the rest accrued as Accounts payable.

Requirements

1. Which inventory method most likely mimics the physical flow of Fit World’s inventory?


2. Prepare a perpetual inventory record, using LIFO cost, for this merchandise.


3. Journalize all transactions using LIFO.

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