Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6 – Accounting 100

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6 –Accounting 100 Brief Exercise 6-1

Farley Company is determining which items should be included in its physical inventory count. The task is to classify each item as either "Included" or "Not Included" in the inventory. The items to evaluate are:

  • (a) Goods shipped on consignment by Farley to another company.
  • (b) Goods in transit from a supplier shipped FOB destination.
  • (c) Goods sold but being held for customer pickup.
  • (d) Goods held on consignment from another company.

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In preparing the financial statements, accurate inventory valuation is crucial, as it directly impacts the cost of goods sold and net income. Understanding the appropriate inclusion of various items requires knowledge of inventory accounting principles, particularly the concepts of ownership and control.

First, goods shipped on consignment (a) should generally be included in the seller's inventory until the goods are sold, because Farley still maintains ownership during the consignment period. Although the goods are physically located at another company's premises, they remain asset of Farley until sale.

Second, goods in transit from the supplier shipped FOB destination (b) are not included in the inventory until they arrive at the destination, as ownership transfers upon delivery. Therefore, in transit under FOB destination terms, the goods are considered absent from the company's inventory at year-end.

Third, goods that have been sold but are being held for customer pickup (c) are typically excluded from inventory, because the transfer of ownership does not occur until the customer takes possession. Until then, the seller retains ownership rights, and these goods should not be counted as inventory.

Finally, goods held on consignment from another company (d) are not included in Farley's inventory. Since Farley does not own these goods and merely holds them for sale, they are recorded as inventory of the consignor, not of Farley.

Overall, the inclusion of inventory should follow the legal ownership and control of goods at year-end based on shipping terms and ownership transfer conditions. Proper classification ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards such as GAAP.

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6 –Accounting 100 Brief Exercise 6-2

Wilbur Company has several items related to inventory accounting. Each item must be classified as either "Included" or "Not Included" in inventory during the period. The items to consider are:

  • (a) Freight-In
  • (b) Purchase Returns and Allowances
  • (c) Purchases
  • (d) Sales Discounts
  • (e) Purchase Discounts

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Determining the appropriate items to include in inventory involves understanding their impact on the cost of inventory and the accounting period. Items such as freight-in and purchase discounts directly affect the cost basis of inventory, while sales discounts and purchase returns pertain to revenue and expenditure accounts—generally not part of inventory valuation.

Freight-in (a) refers to transportation costs incurred to bring goods into the company's possession. These costs are part of the cost of goods purchased and should be included in inventory, as they increase the cost basis.

Purchase returns and allowances (b) reduce the total cost of purchases and should be subtracted from total purchases, not considered as inventory themselves. They are contra-purchases, thus not included in inventory.

Purchases (c) represent the cost of new inventory acquired and are inherently included when calculating ending inventory balances.

Sales discounts (d) and purchase discounts (e) are reduction incentives applied after the purchase or sale and are related to revenue rather than inventory costs; therefore, they are not included in inventory calculations.

In summary, only freight-in and purchases are to be included in inventory valuation, while purchase returns, allowances, sales discounts, and purchase discounts are excluded from inventory but relevant for other accounts and financial reporting.

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6 –Accounting 100 brief Exercise 6-8

Pettit Company reported net income of $90,000 in 2014. However, the ending inventory was understated by $7,000. The task is to determine the correct net income for 2014, considering the inventory understatement.

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The accuracy of ending inventory figures significantly influences the reported net income. An understatement of inventory leads to an overstatement of cost of goods sold (COGS), which subsequently understates net income. To correct this, adjustments must be made to reflect the true inventory value and net income.

Given that the ending inventory was understated by $7,000, COGS was overstated by the same amount because COGS increases when inventory decreases. Consequently, net income was understated by $7,000. Therefore, the correct net income for 2014 should be calculated by adding this correction to the reported net income.

Thus, the corrected net income equals the reported net income of $90,000 plus the $7,000 adjustment for the inventory understatement, resulting in a corrected net income of $97,000.

In conclusion, the correct net income for Pettit Company in 2014, after accounting for the inventory understatement, is $97,000.

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6 –Accounting 100 brief Exercise 6-9

At December 31, 2014, A. Kamble Company has the following financial data: ending inventory of $40,000, beginning inventory of $60,000, cost of goods sold (COGS) of $270,000, and sales revenue of $380,000. The task is to calculate the inventory turnover ratio for the year, rounded to one decimal place.

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The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory during a period. It is a key indicator of inventory management efficiency. The formula for inventory turnover is: COGS divided by average inventory.

First, compute the average inventory: (Beginning Inventory + Ending Inventory) / 2. Using the provided figures: ($60,000 + $40,000) / 2 = $50,000.

Next, divide COGS by the average inventory: $270,000 / $50,000 = 5.4.

Therefore, the inventory turnover ratio for A. Kamble Company in 2014 is 5.4 times, indicating the company sold and replaced its inventory approximately five times during the year.

This ratio helps assess inventory efficiency; higher ratios suggest efficient management, whereas lower ratios may indicate slow-moving inventory.

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6-1

Tri-State Bank and Trust is considering giving a loan to Josef Company. Management seeks to understand the accuracy of Josef’s inventory account, which has a year-end balance of $297,000. Several transactions occurred around year-end that affect the inventory figure, and adjustments are necessary to determine the correct inventory amount on December 31.

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Accurate inventory valuation is vital when assessing a company's financial health for lending decisions. Discrepancies can arise from shipments in transit, ownership transfer terms, and goods in transit at year-end, requiring careful analysis.

First, goods sold to Sorci Company costing $38,000, shipped FOB shipping point on December 28, are owned by Josef during transit, so they should be included in inventory, even though they have not yet arrived.

Second, goods costing $95,000 shipped FOB destination on December 27 are still in transit at year-end and should not be included in inventory, as ownership transfers upon delivery, which occurs after December 31.

Third, goods received on January 2 costing $22,000 shipped FOB shipping point on December 26 should be included because ownership transferred before year-end.

Fourth, goods costing $35,000 sold FOB destination on December 30, received after year-end, should not be included in inventory on December 31 because ownership transfers upon delivery, which occurs afterward.

Finally, goods costing $44,000 shipped FOB destination on December 29, received after year-end, should not be included in inventory, as ownership is transferred upon delivery.

Adjusting for these items, the initial inventory of $297,000 should be increased by the goods in transit owned by Josef ($38,000 + $22,000) and decreased by goods not owned at year-end ($95,000 + $35,000 + $44,000). The corrected inventory calculation results in:

  • Initial inventory: $297,000
  • Adds: Goods in transit owned by Josef ($38,000 + $22,000): $60,000
  • Less: Goods not owned ($95,000 + $35,000 + $44,000): $174,000

The corrected inventory amount = $297,000 + $60,000 - $174,000 = $183,000.

Therefore, the updated and accurate inventory figure on December 31 is $183,000, providing a better basis for lending decisions and financial analysis.

Wiley Plus Brief Exercise 6-7

Lisa Company has inventory data to analyze using different inventory valuation methods: FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost. The company started with 100 units valued at a total cost of $10,000, purchased 200 additional units at a total cost of $26,000, and ended with 80 units in inventory. Calculations are needed to find the ending inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) under each method, with results rounded appropriately.

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Understanding inventory valuation methods is essential for accurate financial reporting and tax planning. The three primary methods—FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost—allocate costs differently, affecting net income and inventory valuation.

Initially, total units purchased: 100 + 200 = 300 units. Total cost: $10,000 + $26,000 = $36,000. The average cost per unit is $36,000 / 300 = $120.

Given ending inventory of 80 units, calculations for each method are as follows:

  • FIFO: The oldest costs are assigned to COGS; remaining costs to ending inventory.
  • LIFO: The newest costs are assigned to COGS; older costs to ending inventory.
  • Average-cost: Allocates the average cost per unit to both COGS and ending inventory.

Calculations:

FIFO

  • Ending inventory: 80 units at the most recent unit costs. Since purchases were at $120 per unit (average), the ending inventory is 80 x $120 = $9,600.
  • COGS: Total cost - ending inventory = $36,000 - $9,600 = $26,400.

LIFO

  • Ending inventory: 80 units at the oldest costs. Since the most recent purchases (200 units at $120) are assigned to COGS, the remaining units are valued using the earliest costs. The ending inventory consists of the initial units and some from the latest batch, depending on the inventory flow calculations.
  • Assuming the 200 units purchased at $120 are the latest, then the ending inventory comprises the earliest units at $120 each, totaling $9,600, similar to FIFO, but the COGS would differ.

For simplicity, in this context, calculations follow standard formulas:

  • FIFO ending inventory = 80 units at latest costs ($120) = $9,600.
  • COGS = Total cost - ending inventory = $36,000 - $9,600 = $26,400.
  • LIFO ending inventory involves summing the cost of the most recent units, and COGS is the sum of the oldest costs, but detailed calculations depend on specific purchase prices.

Average-cost method: The ending inventory is 80 units at $120 per unit, totaling $9,600, and COGS is $26,400, matching FIFO in this simplified case.

In conclusion, the inventory valuation methods significantly influence financial metrics, with FIFO generally yielding higher ending inventory and lower COGS during periods of rising prices, and LIFO producing the opposite.

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