Question: Samuelson and Messenger (SAM) began 2021 with 340 units of its one product. These units were purchased near the end of 2020 for $22 each.

Samuelson and Messenger (SAM) began 2021 with 340 units of its one product. These units were purchased near the end of 2020 for $22 each. During the month of January, 170 units were purchased on January 8 for $25 each and another 340 units were purchased on January 19 for $27 each. Sales of 185 units and 210 units were made on January 10 and January 25, respectively. There were 455 units on hand at the end of the month. SAM uses a perpetual inventory system.

Complete the below table to calculate ending inventory and cost of goods sold for January using FIFO.

Perpetual FIFO Cost of Goods Available for Sale Cost of Goods Sold - January 10 Cost of Goods Sold - January 25 Inventory Balance
# of units Cost per unit Cost of Goods Available for Sale # of units sold Cost per unit Cost of Goods Sold # of units sold Cost per unit Cost of Goods Sold # of units in ending inventory Cost per unit Ending Inventory
Beg. Inventory 340 $22.00 $7,480 185 $22.00 $4,070 $22.00 $0 $22.00 $0
Purchases:
January 8 170 25.00 4,250 0 25.00 0 25.00 0 25.00 0
January 19 340 27.00 9,180 0 27.00 0 27.00 0 27.00 0
Total 850 $20,910 185 $4,070 0 $0 0 $0
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