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Analyze and prepare journal entries related to various inventory transactions, purchase discounts, and inventory valuation methods. Your task involves recording purchases, returns, payments under different accounting systems (periodic and perpetual), and calculating inventory values using the dollar-value LIFO method for multiple years, based on provided cost indexes and ending inventory values.

Prepare journal entries for purchase transactions, discounts, inventory returns, and sales, considering both the gross and net methods of accounting for purchase discounts. Additionally, determine inventory values at year-end for 2013 and 2014 using the dollar-value LIFO method, factoring in the cost indexes given. Use credible sources to support your accounting treatments and calculations.

Paper For Above instruction

Inventory management and valuation are central to financial reporting and operational efficiency in manufacturing and trading companies. The accurate recording of inventory transactions and the application of appropriate inventory valuation methods are crucial for representing a company's financial health accurately. This paper explores several aspects of inventory accounting, including journal entries for purchase transactions under different systems, the calculation of inventory values using dollar-value LIFO, and an analysis of inventory management principles.

Recording Purchases and Discount Methods

Tracy Company, a manufacturer of air conditioners, purchased 100 units from Belinda Santos on November 17, 2013. With a list price of $500 per unit and a 30% trade discount, the gross invoice amount was $50,000. Under the terms 2/10, n/30, the company benefits from a 2% discount if paid within 10 days. For this transaction, the journal entries to record the purchase and subsequent payments are essential, especially considering whether the gross or net method of discount recognition is used.

Using the gross method, the initial purchase is recorded at the gross amount of $50,000, and a discount is only recognized if the payment is made within the discount period. The journal entry on November 17, 2013, would be:

Debit Inventory $50,000

Credit Accounts Payable $50,000

Then, on November 26, 2013, when Thomas Company pays within the discount period, the payment is recorded as:

Debit Accounts Payable $50,000

Credit Cash $49,000

Credit Inventory $1,000

(Recognizing the 2% discount of $1,000 on the amount owed.)

Under the net method, the initial purchase would be recorded net of the discount ($49,000), assuming the purchase is made with the expectation of taking advantage of the discount. The journal entry on November 17, 2013, would be:

Debit Inventory $49,000

Credit Accounts Payable $49,000

Later, upon payment within the discount period on November 26, 2013, the payment would be recorded as:

Debit Accounts Payable $49,000

Credit Cash $49,000

Accounting for Payments Outside Discount Period

When Thomas Company makes the payment on December 15, 2013, outside the discount period, the journal entry differs based on the method used. Under both methods, the company records the full amount owed without discount. For the gross method, the entry is:

Debit Accounts Payable $50,000

Credit Cash $50,000

The discount is not taken, and the full amount is paid.

Under the net method, since the initial purchase was recorded net of the discount, the account payable would have been $49,000, and the payment on December 15, 2013, would be:

Debit Accounts Payable $49,000

Credit Cash $50,000

However, this would indicate a violation of proper recording if the discount was not taken; thus, the net method assumes the discount will be taken and adjusts accordingly.

Inventory Transactions with Periodic and Perpetual Systems

James Company’s inventory activity illustrates different recording approaches under periodic and perpetual systems. Beginning with an initial inventory of $15,000, purchases of $22,000 on October 12, with terms 2/10, n/30, are recorded considering the net method, which records the purchase at a discounted amount if the company expects to take advantage of the discount. Freight charges of $500 are paid in cash, increasing inventory value.

The journal entries under the periodic inventory system include:

  • Record purchase: Debit Inventory $21,560 (net of 2% discount on $22,000 minus freight)
  • Record return: Credit Inventory $3,000
  • Payment for purchase: Debit Accounts Payable $19,560
  • Record sale: Debit Accounts Receivable $28,000; Credit Sales $28,000
  • Adjust inventory at period end for COGS based on physical count and calculations

Under the perpetual system, each transaction updates the inventory account directly, and the cost of goods sold is adjusted immediately after each sale, providing real-time inventory tracking.

Dollar-Value LIFO Calculation

Haskins Company adopted dollar-value LIFO in 2013. Starting with a pool valued at $660,000, the 2013 and 2014 year-end inventory costs are $690,000 and $760,000, respectively. The relevant cost indexes are 1.04 for 2013 and 1.08 for 2014.

The inventory at year-end at current costs is computed by dividing the ending inventory by the index, then subtracting the base layer and adjusting for inflation.

For 2013:

Base layer = $660,000

End-of-year inventory at current cost = $690,000

Inventory at base dollar-value = $690,000 / 1.04 ≈ $661,538

Layer added in 2013 = $661,538 - $660,000 ≈ $1,538

Similarly, for 2014:

End-of-year inventory at current cost = $760,000

Inventory at base dollar-value = $760,000 / 1.08 ≈ $703,704

Layer added in 2014 = $703,704 - Previous layer (that of 2013) adjusted for inflation

Using these calculations, the inventory values are adjusted to reflect inflation and actual ending inventory costs using the dollar-value LIFO method.

Conclusion

Effective inventory management requires precise accounting for inventory transactions and proper valuation methods. Record-keeping using different systems (periodic versus perpetual) significantly impacts how inventory and cost of goods sold are recorded. Moreover, advanced valuation techniques such as dollar-value LIFO help in maintaining realistic inventory values in the face of inflation. Proper application of these methods ensures financial statements represent an accurate picture of a company's financial position, aiding stakeholders in making informed decisions.

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