In the First Month of Operations, Santos Company Made Three

question 227

Essay

In the first month of operations, Santos Company made three purchases of merchandise in the following sequence: (1) 200 units at $6, (2) 300 units at $7, and (3) 400 units at $8. Assuming there are 300 units on hand, compute the cost of the ending inventory under (1) the FIFO method and (2) the average-cost method. Santos uses a periodic inventory system.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its creditors or suppliers for goods and services that have been received but not yet paid for.

Debit Entry

An accounting entry that increases an asset or expense account, or decreases a liability, equity, or revenue account.

Credit Entry

An accounting entry that increases a liability or equity account or decreases an asset or expense account.

Service Revenue

Income earned by a company for services provided to customers or clients.