Chapter 6: Inventories and cost of sales Al-Reem Company uses a perpetual inventory...

60.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

Chapter 6: Inventories and cost of sales
Al-Reem Company uses a perpetual inventory system. The following information related to its merchandise inventory during the month of October 2017:
\table[[Date,Transaction,Quantity],[Oct.1,Beginning inventory,2,000 units; cost 6.1 Q.R each],[Oct.8,Purchase,10,000 units; cost 5.5 Q.R each],[Oct.14,Sale,8,000 units; price 12 Q.R each],[Oct.18,Purchase,6,000 units; cost 5 Q.R each],[Oct.25,Sale,7,000 units; price 11 Q.R each]]
Required:
A. Determine the inventory balance Al-Reem would report in its October 31,2017 balance sheet and cost of goods sold it would report in its October 31,2017 income statement using each of the following cost flow methods:
First-in, first-out (FIFO)
Weighted Average cost
B. Which method generates highest gross profit? Show your calculations.
First In, First Out (FIFO):
\table[[Date,Purchase (IN),Sale (OUT),Balance],[,,,],[,,,],[,,,],[,,,],[,,,],[,,,]]
Weighted Average Cost
\table[[Date,Purchase (IN),Sale (OUT),Balance,\table[[Average],[Cost]]],[,,,,],[,,,,],[,,,,],[,,,,],[,,,,],[,,,,]]
image

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students