On December 31, 2014, Axle Services Prepared the Following Accrual

question 105

Essay

On December 31, 2014, Axle Services prepared the following accrual adjustment: Axle paid salaries amounting to $200 on January 07, 2015 for salaries due in 2014. Journalize the entries for January 1, 2015 and January 7, 2015, assuming Axle uses reversing entries.

Estimate inventory loss using the gross profit method and understand its assumptions.

Calculate correct net income accounting for inventory misstatements.

Differentiate between IFRS and GAAP in terms of inventory valuation and understand the implications of each.

Analyze the impact of inventory errors on financial statements over multiple periods.

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Definitions:

Centralized Business Organization

A management structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of the organization, with few people responsible for making decisions and setting policies.

Major Planning

Major planning involves the development of comprehensive strategies and objectives to guide an organization or project towards achieving its long-term goals.

Cost Center

A decentralized unit in which the department or division manager has responsibility for the control of costs incurred and the authority to make decisions that affect these costs.

Revenues

Increases in owner’s equity as a result of providing services or selling goods to customers.