Luffman Inc

question 6

Multiple Choice

Luffman Inc. owns 30% of Bruce Inc. and appropriately applies the equity method. During the current year, Bruce bought inventory costing $52,000 and then sold it to Luffman for $80,000. At year-end, all of the merchandise had been sold by Luffman to other customers. What amount of unrealized intercompany profit must be deferred by Luffman?

• A) $0.
• B) $8,400.
• C) $28,000.
• D) $52,000.
• E) $80,000.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly associated with the production of a product.

FIFO Method

A method of inventory valuation where the first items purchased are the first to be sold or used.

Beginning Work

The initial stock of work-in-process inventory at the start of an accounting period.

Conversion Costs

The combination of direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.