​Sebastian Decides to Open a Tree Farm

question 386

Multiple Choice

​Sebastian decides to open a tree farm. When deciding to open his own business, he turned down two separate job offers of $25,000 and $30,000 and withdrew $20,000 from his savings. Sebastian's savings account paid 3 percent interest. He also borrowed $20,000 from his brother, whom he pays 2 percent interest per year. He spent $15,000 to purchase supplies and earned $50,000 in revenue during his first year. What are Sebastian's implicit costs from running his own business?

• A)​$30,600
• B)​$55,600
• C)​$50,000
• D)​$75,600

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Definitions:

LIFO Cost-Flow

A method in inventory valuation where the most recently produced or acquired items are considered sold first, leading to older inventory costs being reported in the financial statements.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Beginning Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the start of an accounting period, critical for calculating cost of goods sold and inventory levels.

LIFO Cost-Flow

An inventory valuation method where the last items of inventory purchased are the first ones to be used or sold, standing for Last In, First Out.