Evans Company Had the Following Balances and Transactions During 2016

question 2

Multiple Choice

Evans Company had the following balances and transactions during 2016. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Beginning inventory } & 30 \text { units at } \$ 70 \\\hline 10 \text { March } & \text { Sold } 27 \text { units } \\\hline 10 \text { June } & \text { Purchased } 90 \text { units at } \$ 80 \\\hline 30 \text { October } & \text { Sold } 84 \text { units } \\\hline\end{array}$$ What is the amount of the company's inventory,as disclosed in the 31 December 2016 balance sheet as per the periodic last-in,first-out (LIFO) costing method?

• A)$720
• B)$480
• C)$630
• D)$420

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair market value of its net assets, representing future economic benefits.

Investment in Subsidiary

A financial stake held by a parent company in a subsidiary, characterized by ownership of more than 50% of the subsidiary's voting stock.

Pre-acquisition Profits

Earnings generated by a subsidiary prior to being acquired by a parent company, often considered in the determination of goodwill or investment value.

Subsidiary Asset

Assets that are owned by a subsidiary, which is a company controlled by another company (the parent).