In the First Month of Operations, Dieker Company Made Three

question 111

Essay

In the first month of operations, Dieker Company made three purchases of merchandise in the following sequence: (1) 200 units at $6, (2) 300 units at $7, and (3) 400 units at $8. Assuming there are 250 units on hand, compute the cost of the ending inventory under (1) the FIFO method and (2) the LIFO method. Dieker uses a periodic inventory system.

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Definitions:

Decision Makers

Individuals or entities that have the authority to make choices or form policies within organizations, significantly impacting its direction and operations.

Days' Sales

A financial metric that estimates the average time it takes for a company to turn its inventory into sales.

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost of all the materials kept in stock that are intended to be used in the manufacturing process.

Financial Accounting

The field of accounting focused on the summary, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions related to a business.