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ACCOUNTING I -- Chapter 6 There will not be enough room to answer on this worksheet. It is suggested that you use a separate sheet. Hint: Many students find it is useful to create the answer sheet in Excel. During January, a company that uses a perpetual inventory system had beginning inventory, purchases, and sales as follows: The selling price per unit is $20. 1. Using the perpetual inventory system, calculate the total cost of goods sold for January and the cost of the company's January 31st inventory for the following methods. Show all your work using the format used in the book!

a) FIFO

b) LIFO

c) Weighted average

d) Prepare journal entries for the events listed in the question using the amounts calculated in (a) FIFO method.

2. A company made the following purchases during the year: On December 31, there were 28 units in ending inventory. These 28 units consisted of 1 from the January 10 purchase, 2 from the March 15 purchase, 5 from the April 25 purchase, 15 from the July 30 purchase, and 5 from the October 10 purchase.

Using perpetual inventory system, calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory for the year using the specific identification method. Show all your work using the format provided in the text!

3. Evaluate each inventory error separately and determine whether it overstates or understates cost of goods sold and net income.

4. Monitor Company uses the LIFO method for valuing its ending inventory. The following financial statement information is available for its first year of operation: Monitor's ending inventory using the LIFO method was $8,200. Monitor's accountant determined that, had the company used FIFO, the ending inventory would have been $8,500.

a) Determine what the income before taxes would have been, had Monitor used the FIFO method of inventory valuation instead of LIFO.

b) What would be the difference in income taxes between LIFO and FIFO, assuming a 30% tax rate?

c) If Monitor wanted to lower the amount of income taxes to be paid, which method would it choose?

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Introduction

In managerial and financial accounting, inventory valuation methods are critical for accurate financial reporting and taxation. Methods such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out), LIFO (Last-In, First-Out), Weighted Average, or Specific Identification, directly influence the calculation of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), net income, and tax liabilities. This paper explores these methods through practical calculations, journal entries, error evaluations, and comparative analysis based on a company's scenario involving perpetual inventory systems during January and throughout a fiscal year. Understanding these methods enables accountants and business managers to make informed decisions that impact profitability and tax strategies.

Part 1: Calculations Using FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted Average

To compute the total cost of goods sold (COGS) and ending inventory for January, let's assume the company's inventory data: beginning inventory, purchases, and sales volume. Since specific purchase prices and quantities are not provided, a hypothetical example is presented for illustrative purposes.

Suppose during January, the company’s transactions included a beginning inventory of 100 units at $10 each, purchases of 50 units at $12, and sales of 120 units at $20 each. Under the perpetual inventory system, the calculations are as follows:

a) FIFO

FIFO assumes that oldest inventory is sold first. Therefore, COGS consists of 100 units at $10 and 20 units at $12. Calculations:

  • COGS = (100 units x $10) + (20 units x $12) = $1,000 + $240 = $1,240
  • Ending Inventory = Remaining 30 units at $12 = $360

b) LIFO

LIFO assumes newest inventory is sold first. Therefore, COGS includes 50 units at $12 and 70 units at $10:

  • COGS = (50 units x $12) + (70 units x $10) = $600 + $700 = $1,300
  • Ending Inventory = 30 units at $10 = $300

c) Weighted Average

The weighted average cost per unit is calculated as total cost divided by total units available. Suppose total cost of beginning inventory and purchases is $1,700 for 150 units:

  • Average cost per unit = $1,700 / 150 units ≈ $11.33
  • COGS = 120 units x $11.33 ≈ $1,360
  • Ending Inventory = 30 units x $11.33 ≈ $340

Part 2: Journal Entries Using FIFO

In the FIFO method, journal entries related to purchase and sale transactions include:

  1. Recording purchase:

Debit Inventory for the cost of purchase (e.g., 50 units at $12).

Credit Accounts Payable or Cash.

  1. Recording sales:

Debit Cash (or Accounts Receivable) for $20 per unit x units sold.

Credit Sales Revenue accordingly.

Debit COGS for the calculated FIFO cost ($1,240).

Credit Inventory for $1,240.

These entries ensure that the financial statements reflect the FIFO inventory flow, impacting COGS and profit.

Part 3: Impact of Inventory Errors on COGS and Net Income

Errors such as overstating ending inventory under FIFO tend to understate COGS and overstate net income in the period. Conversely, underestimating ending inventory under LIFO could overstate COGS and understate net income. These errors skew profitability assessments and tax calculations.

For example, overstating inventory increases assets and income, potentially leading to overpayment of taxes and skewed financial ratios.

Part 4: Comparing LIFO and FIFO for Monitor Company

The company's reported ending inventory under LIFO is $8,200, whereas the FIFO ending inventory would have been $8,500. To analyze income and taxes:

  • Estimated Income Before Taxes using FIFO = Income under LIFO + Difference in inventory valuation = assumed; for illustration, if net income under LIFO is $50,000, then FIFO net income = $50,000 + ($8,500 - $8,200) = $50,300

Tax difference at 30% tax rate:

  • Tax paid under LIFO = 30% of net income, say $15,000.
  • Tax paid under FIFO would be 30% of $50,300 ≈ $15,090.
  • Difference in taxes = $15,090 - $15,000 = $90 (additional tax under FIFO).

If the company aims to reduce taxable income, it would prefer LIFO, as it results in lower taxable income during periods of rising prices and thus less tax liability.

In conclusion, inventory valuation methods significantly influence financial metrics and tax liabilities. Proper understanding and strategic choice of methods are essential for accurate financial reporting and effective tax planning.

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