Question: Problem 6 - 6 A ( Algo ) Record transactions using a perpetual system, prepare a partial income statement, and adjust for the lower of

Problem 6-6A (Algo) Record transactions using a perpetual system, prepare a partial income statement, and adjust for the lower of cost and net realizable value (LO6-2,6-3,6-4,6-5,6-6)
At the beginning of October, Bowser Companys inventory consists of 57 units with a cost per unit of $43. The following transactions occur during the month of October.
October 4 Purchase 123 units of inventory on account from Waluigi Company for $50 per unit, terms 2/10, n/30.
October 5 Pay cash for freight charges related to the October 4 purchase, $648.
October 9 Return 15 defective units from the October 4 purchase and receipt of credit.
October 12 Pay Waluigi Company in full.
October 15 Sell 153 units of inventory to customers on account, $12,240.(Hint: The cost of units sold from the October 4 purchase includes $50 unit cost plus $6 per unit for freight less $1 per unit for the purchase discount, or $55 per unit.)
October 19 Receive full payment from customers related to the sale on October 15.
October 20 Purchase 93 units of inventory from Waluigi Company for $63 per unit.
October 22 Sell 93 units of inventory to customers for cash, $7,440.
Required:
1. Assuming that Bowser Company uses a FIFO perpetual inventory system to maintain its inventory records, record the transactions.
2. Suppose by the end of October that the remaining inventory is estimated to have a net realizable value per unit of $35. Record any necessary adjusting entry for lower of cost and net realizable value.
3. Prepare the top section of the multiple-step income statement through gross profit for the month of October after the adjusting entry for lower of cost and net realizable value.

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