During the Taking of Its Physical Inventory on December 31

question 168

Essay

During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, Almond Supplies Company incorrectly counted its inventory as $545,000 instead of the correct amount of $554,000. Indicate the effects of the misstatement on Almond Supplies Company's balance sheet and income statement for the year ended December 31.

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

Expenses related to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, primarily including labor and overhead.

Direct Material Costs

The costs of raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of a specific product.

Abnormal Spoilage

This is the waste or loss of production materials that exceeds the normal level expected during the manufacturing process.

Unit Cost

The cost incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of a product, calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of units produced.