Question

Requirements 1. Calculate the value of the ending inventory and cost of goods sold, assuming the company uses a periodic inventory system and the FIFO cost flow assumption. Calculate the value of the ending inventory and cost of goods sold, assuming the company uses a periodic inventory system and the LIFO cost flow assumption Calculate the value of the ending inventory and cost of goods sold, assuming the company uses a periodic inventory system and the weighted average cost flow assumption. Which of the three methods will result in the highest cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2009? Which of the three methods will provide the most current ending inventory value for the balance sheet at December 31, 2009? How will the differences between the methods affect the income statement for the year and the balance sheet at year end? At the end of the year, the current replacement cost of the inventory is $1,600. Indicate at what amount the company's inventory will be reported using the lower-of-cost-or-market rule for each method (FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average cost) Calculate the company's inventory turnover ratio and days in inventory for the year for each method in items 1, 2, and 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.