A Company Had the Following Purchases and Sales During Its

question 66

Multiple Choice

A company had the following purchases and sales during its first year of operations: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Purchases } & \text { Sales } \\\hline \text { January: } & 10 \text { units at } \$ 120 & 6 \text { units } \\\hline \text { February: } & 20 \text { units at } \$ 125 & 5 \text { units } \\\hline \text { May: } & 15 \text { units at } \$ 130 & 9 \text { units } \\\hline \text { September: } & 12 \text { units at } \$ 135 & 8 \text { units } \\\hline \text { November: } & 10 \text { units at } \$ 140 & 13 \text { units } \\\hline\end{array}$$ On December 31, there were 26 units remaining in ending inventory. Using the Periodic FIFO inventory valuation method, what is the value of cost of goods sold? (Assume all sales were made on the last day of the month.)

• A)$5,400.
• B)$8,670.
• C)$3,540.
• D)$3,270.
• E)$5,130.

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Disclosure Requirements

Guidelines or regulations that mandate the information companies must provide to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and assisting in informed decision-making.

Non-Controlling Interest

The share of ownership in a subsidiary that cannot be directly or indirectly ascribed to the parent company.

Long Term Investments

Investments not expected to be sold or converted into cash within the next year, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Fair Value

The estimated price at which an asset or liability could be traded in a fair transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties under no force of sale.