Question

Samuelson and Messenger (SAM) began 2021 with 210 units of its one product. These units were purchased near the end of 2020 for $20 each. During the month of January, 105 units were purchased on January 8 for $23 each and another 210 units were purchased on January 19 for $25 each. Sales of 140 units and 110 units were made on January 10 and January 25, respectively. There were 275 units on hand at the end of the month. SAM uses a periodic inventory system. Required: 1. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for January using FIFO. 2. Calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for January using average cost.

Answer 1

Answer:

FIFO

Ending inventory: = 6745

Cost of goods sold: = 5120

AVERAGE

Ending inventory: 6215

Cost of goods sold: = 5650

Explanation:

The FIFO (First input, first output) method allows you to make an inventory valuation, taking into account that the first items that enter the stock are the first ones that come out.

In the method of valuation of weighted average cost inventory, a weighted average is used to determine the cost of goods sold and the value of the inventory.  To do this, the cost of the goods available for sale is divided by the number of units available for sale.

(See the attached form to see the calculations)