Use the Following Information for

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for
Ely Company had January 1 inventory of $100,000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO.During the year, purchases were $600,000 and sales were $1,000,000.December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $126,500, and the price index was 110.
-What is Ely Company's ending inventory?

• A)$110,000.
• B)$115,000.
• C)$116,500.
• D)$126,500.

Understand the accounting treatment and journal entries for asset exchanges and trade-ins with commercial substance.

Recognize the main accounting issues related to property, plant, and equipment.

Identify the factors leading to and the indications of obsolescence in property, plant, and equipment.

Grasp the concept and calculation of depletion for natural resources.

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Definitions:

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost, typically associated with the rate paid for labor.

Labor Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard hourly wage rate.

Standard Costing System

A cost accounting system that assigns predetermined costs to products and services, used to plan budgets and assess performance by comparing actual costs against these standards.

Total Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected cost based on standard pricing.