Beck Company Has Inventory of $725,000 in Its Stores as of December

question 55

Multiple Choice

Beck Company has inventory of $725,000 in its stores as of December 31.It also has two shipments in-transit that left the suppliers' warehouses by December 28.Both shipments are expected to arrive on January 5.The first shipment of $210,000 was sold f.o.b.destination and the second shipment of $102,000 was sold f.o.b.shipping point.Beck Company also has consigned goods of $72,000 awaiting sale with Meyer Company.What amount of inventory should Beck Company report on its balance sheet as of December 31?

• A)$725,000
• B)$899,000
• C)$1,007,000
• D)$1,109,000

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Definitions:

Direct Labour

The labor costs of employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing or production process of goods.

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, or goods that will be used or consumed in the production of goods to be sold.

Trade Discounts

Discounts from the list price of a product given by a seller to a buyer, often based on the volume of purchase or early payment.

Billing System

A system used by businesses to issue invoices and manage accounts receivable.