Question

At the end of January of the current year, the records of Donner Company showed the following for a particular item that sold at $ 16 per unit:
Required:
(a) Assuming the use of a periodic inventory system, prepare a summarized income statement through gross profit for the month of January under each method of inventory: (a) average cost, (b) FIFO, (c) LIFO, and (d) specific identification. For specific identification, assume that the first sale was selected from the beginning inventory and the second sale was selected from the January 12 purchase. Round the average cost per unit to the nearest cent. Show the inventory computations in detail.

Answer 1

    Average     FIFO         LIFO                   Specific        

                                                                                              Identification

Sales                             $ 3,840      $3,840       $3,840              $ 3,840                        

Less: Cost of                 2,256         2,040         2,560                 2,060

Goods Sold

Gross Profit                  $ 1,584        $1,800       $1,280               $ 1,780      

The income statement shows a company's expenses, income, gains, and losses, which can be put into a mathematical equation to arrive at the net profit or loss for that time period.

The balance sheet and income statement represent important information regarding the financial performance and health of a business. An income statement assesses the profit or loss of a business over a period of time, whereas a balance sheet shows the financial position of the business at a specific point in time.

The income statement presents revenue, expenses, and net income. The components of the income statement include revenue; cost of sales; sales, general, and administrative expenses; other operating expenses; non-operating income and expenses; gains and losses; non-recurring items; net income; and EPS.

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