A Company Intends to Install New Management Software for Its

question 98

Multiple Choice

A company intends to install new management software for its warehouse.The software will cost $50,000 to buy and will cost an additional $150,000 to install and implement.It is anticipated that it will save the company $45,000 through reductions in staff and $65,000 in general inventory costs in the first year after installation.What is the benefit to the company in the first year if they choose to install the software?

• A)$45,000
• B)$90,000
• C)$110,000
• D)$180,000
• E)$65,000

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Definitions:

FIFO Perpetual

A method of inventory valuation where goods are sold based on the order they were acquired, constantly updated to reflect transactions in real time.

LIFO Periodic

An inventory valuation method where the last items to be added to inventory are the first ones to be removed, applied at the end of an accounting period.

Average Cost

refers to the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, also known as unit cost.

Cost Of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the direct cost attributed to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs, but excluding indirect expenses.