Use the Chart Provided Below to Determine the Impact If

question 66

Essay

Use the chart provided below to determine the impact if a company forgets to include $3,500 of inventory that was shipped FOB shipping point on December 15, 2020 but was still in transit at year end. The purchase invoice was received before year end and appropriately included in the purchases and accounts payable.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Goods included in inventory count } & \\\hline \text { Purchases recorded during the year } &\\\hline & 2020 & 2021 \\\hline \text { Beginning inventory } & & \\\hline + \text { Purchases } & & \\\hline \text { -Ending inventory } & & \\\hline \text { =Cost of goods sold } & & \\\hline & & \\\hline \text {Operating expense } &\text{NA} &\text{NA} \\\hline \text { Net income } & &\\\hline & & \\\hline \text { Assets } & & \\\hline \text { Liabilities } & & \\\hline \text { Equity } & &\\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Vidalia Onions

Vidalia Onions are a variety of sweet onions grown exclusively in a designated area of Georgia, USA, known for their mild flavor.

Safety Inventory

Extra stock that is kept on hand to protect against variability in demand or supply and to ensure that production processes can continue smoothly.

Holding Cost

The expense associated with keeping inventory in storage, including warehousing, security, insurance, and spoilage costs.

Least Expensive

Refers to the lowest price option available.