When Valuing Ending Inventory Under a Perpetual Inventory System the

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Multiple Choice

When valuing ending inventory under a perpetual inventory system the

• A) valuation using the LIFO assumption is the same as the valuation using the LIFO assumption under the periodic inventory system.
• B) moving average requires that a new average be computed after every sale.
• C) valuation using the FIFO assumption is the same as under the periodic inventory system.
• D) earliest units purchased during the period using the LIFO assumption are allocated to the cost of goods sold when units are sold.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to convert partially completed units into an equivalent number of fully completed units during a specific period for costing purposes.

Conversion Costs

The sum of labor and overhead costs that are necessary to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Weighted Average Method

A cost accounting method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the weighted average cost of all items available for sale.

Lotions and Cosmetic Manufacturer

A type of business that specializes in producing health and beauty products, including creams, lotions, and makeup.