Question: [This is a variation of E 814 modified to focus on LIFO in a perpetual inventory system.] Altira Corporation provides the following information related to
[This is a variation of E 8–14 modified to focus on LIFO in a perpetual inventory system.]
Altira Corporation provides the following information related to its merchandise inventory during the month of August 2021:
Aug. 1 ......Inventory on hand—2,000 units; cost $5.30 each.
8 ...............Purchased 8,000 units for $5.50 each.
14 ............Sold 6,000 units for $12.00 each.
18 ............Purchased 6,000 units for $5.60 each.
25 ............Sold 7,000 units for $11.00 each.
28 ............Purchased 4,000 units for $5.80 each.
31 ............Inventory on hand—7,000 units.
Required:
Using calculations based on a perpetual inventory system, determine the inventory balance Altira would report in its August 31, 2021, balance sheet and the cost of goods sold it would report in its August 2021 income statement using last-in, first-out (LIFO).
Step by Step Solution
3.35 Rating (167 Votes )
There are 3 Steps involved in it
Lastin firstout LIFO Date Purchased Sold Balance Beginning inventory 2000 53010600 2000 ... View full answer
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
