Wakefield Company Uses a Perpetual Inventory System

question 61

Multiple Choice

Wakefield Company uses a perpetual inventory system.In August,it sold 2,000 units from its LIFO-base inventory,which had originally cost $35 per unit.The replacement cost is expected to be $45 per unit.The company is planning to reduce its inventory and expects to replace only 1,500 of these units by December 31,the end of its fiscal year.The company replaced 1,500 units in November at an actual cost of $50 per unit.
-Based on the preceding information,in the entry to record the replacement of the 1,500 units in November,Cost of Goods Sold will be debited for:

• A)$52,500.
• B)$22,500.
• C)$15,000.
• D)$7,500.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenues.

New Bonds

Securities that have been recently issued, representing loans from investors to issuers such as corporations or governments with a commitment to pay interest and return principal at specified dates.

Cash Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payment from its customers for invoices issued.