Question

Herc Co.’s inventory at December 31, Year 1, was $1.5 million based on a physical count priced at cost, and before any necessary adjustment for the following: Merchandise costing $90,000 was shipped FOB shipping point from a vendor on December 30, Year 1, and was received and recorded on January 5, Year 2. Goods in the shipping area were excluded from inventory although shipment was not made until January 4, Year 2. The goods, billed to the customer FOB shipping point on December 30, Year 1, had a cost of $120,000. What amount should Herc report as inventory in its December 31, Year 1, balance sheet?a. $1,500,000
b. $1,590,000
c. $1,620,000
d. $1,710,000

Answer 1

Answer:

D) $1,710,000

Explanation:

Before adjustments, the inventory balance was $1,500,000; you must add merchandise purchased FOB shipping point (title passes at the moment merchandise is shipped) and the merchandise that was located in the shipping area:

adjusted final inventory = $1,500,000 + $90,000 + $120,000 = $1,710,000