Kegin Company Sells Many Products

question 92

Essay

Kegin Company sells many products. Whamo is one of its popular items. Below is an analysis of the inventory purchases and sales of Whamo for the month of March. Kegin Company uses the periodic inventory system. Instructions
(a) Using the FIFO assumption, calculate the amount charged to cost of goods sold for March. (Show computations)
(b) Using the weighted average method, calculate the amount assigned to the inventory on hand on March 31. (Show computations)
(c) Using the LIFO assumption, calculate the amount assigned to the inventory on hand on March 31. (Show computations)

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The sum of all costs associated with the production or acquisition of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Cost Driver Rate

A rate that identifies the cost per unit of activity for a particular cost driver, aiding in the allocation of overhead costs based on actual usage or consumption.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Volume Increases

An upward trend in the quantity of goods or services sold, which can impact revenue and profitability.