The Following Information Relates to 2013 Using the Retail Inventory Method and LCM (Based on the |

question 154

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to 2013: $$\begin{array} { | l | r| r| } \hline & \text { Cost } & \text { Retail } \\\hline \text { Beginning inventory } & \$ 29,000 & \$ 45,000 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & 140,000 & 190,000 \\\hline \text { Purchases discounts taken } & 3,000 & \\\hline \text { Purchases returns } & 5,000 & 8,000 \\\hline \text { Freight-in } & 20,000 & \\\hline \text { Net mark-ups } & & 40,000 \\\hline \text { Net markdowns } & & 12,000 \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 190,000 \\\hline \text { Employee discounts } & & 3,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Using the retail inventory method and LCM (based on the average cost flow assumption) ,what is the value of the ending inventory? When performing your calculations,round your cost ratios to one decimal point.

• A)$44,888
• B)$44,020
• C)$42,036
• D)$41,614

Evaluate management strategies in response to volume variance issues.

Grasp the theoretical underpinnings and criticisms of standard costing systems and flexible budgets.

Understand the components and purposes of control systems within management accounting.

Distinguish between different types of variances, including cost, labour, and material variances.

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