Nicholas Industries Had the Following Inventory Transactions Occur During 2014

question 51

Multiple Choice

Nicholas Industries had the following inventory transactions occur during 2014: $$\begin{array} { l l c c } && \text { Units } & \text { Cost/unit } \\2 / 1 / 16 & \text { Purchase } & 54 & \$ 45 \\3 / 14 / 16 & \text { Purchase } & 93 & \$ 47 \\5 / 1 / 16 & \text { Purchase } & 66 & \$ 49\end{array}$$ The company sold 140 units at $65 each and has a tax rate of 30%. Assuming that a periodic inventory system is used what is the company's gross profit using LIFO? (rounded to whole dollars)

• A) $2388
• B) $2678
• C) $6472
• D) $6712

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed record that tracks individual balances owed by customers, supporting the total accounts receivable balance listed on the general ledger.

Accounts Payable Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger breaking down accounts payable into individual supplier accounts, assisting in tracking what is owed to each creditor.

Adjustment Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger that contains adjustments or modifications to accounts, used to support the primary accounting records.

Sales Returns And Allowances

Concessions granted to customers for returned goods or from granting reductions in the original sales price.