How is the net cost of inventory calculated?

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The net cost of inventory includes the beginning inventory, the purchases made during the year, and the closing inventory.

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01

Meaning of Inventory

The term “inventory” refers to the goods or products stocked by a business entity with an intent to resell them and generaterevenues for running the business activities.

02

Computation of net cost of inventory

The net cost of inventory is computed as follows:

Net cost of inventory=Beginning inventory+Inventory purchases-Closing inventory

The purchases should be net, i.e., purchase returns must be subtracted from the purchase account balance.

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Is an adjusting entry needed for inventory shrinkage when using the periodic inventory system? Explain.

On December 31, Jack Photography Supplies estimated that approximately 2% of merchandise sold will be returned. Sales Revenue for the year was \(80,000 with a cost of \)48,000. Journalize the adjusting entries needed to account for the estimated returns.

Match the accounting terms with the corresponding definitions.

1. Credit Terms a. The cost of the merchandise inventory that the business has sold to customers.

2. FOB Destination b. An amount granted to the purchaser as an incentive to keep goods that are not “as ordered.”

3. Invoice c. A type of merchandiser that buys merchandise either from a manufacturer or a wholesaler and then sells those goods to consumers.

4. Cost of Goods Sold d. A situation in which the buyer takes ownership (title) at the delivery destination point.

5. Purchase Allowance e. A type of merchandiser that buys goods from manufacturers and then sells them to retailers.

6. FOB Shipping Point f. A discount that businesses offer to purchasers as an incentive for early payment.

7. Wholesaler g. A situation in which the buyer takes title to the goods after the goods leave the seller’s place of business.

8. Purchase Discount h. The terms of purchase or sale as stated on the invoice.

9. Retailer i. A seller’s request for cash from the purchaser.

Howie Jewelers had the following purchase transactions. Journalize all necessary transactions. Explanations are not required.

Jun. 20 Purchased inventory of \(5,100 on account from Sanders Diamonds, a jewelry importer. Terms were 2/15, n/45, FOB shipping point.

20 Paid freight charges, \)400.

Jul. 4 Returned \(600 of inventory to Sanders.

14 Paid Sanders Diamonds, less return.

16 Purchased inventory of \)3,500 on account from Southboro Diamonds, a jewelry importer. Terms were 2/10, n/EOM, FOB destination.

18 Received a $300 allowance from Southboro Diamonds for damaged but usable goods.

24 Paid Southboro Diamonds, less allowance, and discount.

The records of Grade A Beef Company list the following selected accounts for the quarter ended September 30, 2018:

Interest Revenue \( 900 Accounts Payable \) 17,000

Merchandise Inventory 46,300 Accounts Receivable 33,500

Notes Payable, long-term 47,000 Accumulated Depreciation— Equipment 36,500

Salaries Payable 2,600 Common Stock 38,000

Net Sales Revenue 294,000 Retained Earnings 3,610

Rent Expense (Selling) 16,700 Dividends 15,000

Salaries Expense (Administrative) 2,500 Cash 7,300

Office Supplies 5,800 Cost of Goods Sold 161,700

Unearned Revenue 13,800 Equipment 131,000

Interest Expense 2,300 Interest Payable 900

Depreciation Expense—Equipment (Administrative) 1,310

Rent Expense (Administrative) 7,400

Utilities Expense (Administrative) 4,500 Salaries Expense (Selling) 5,000

Delivery Expense (Selling) 3,100 Utilities Expense (Selling) 10,900

Requirements

1. Prepare a single-step income statement.

2. Prepare a multi-step income statement.

3. J. Douglas, manager of the company, strives to earn a gross profit percentage of at least 50%. Did Grade A Beef achieve this goal? Show your calculations

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