Best Hardware Uses a Periodic Inventory System

question 106

Multiple Choice

Best Hardware uses a periodic inventory system. Its inventory was $38,000 at the beginning of the year, and $40,000 at the end. During the year, Best made purchases of merchandise totaling $107,000. Identify all of the correct answers:

• A) To use this system, Best must take a complete physical inventory twice each year.
• B) Prior to making adjusting and closing entries at year-end, the balance in Best's Inventory account is $38,000.
• C) The cost of goods sold for the year is $109,000.
• D) As sales transactions occur, Best makes no entries to update its inventory records or record the cost of goods sold.

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Recognize the role and management of reserves in project budgeting.

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Definitions:

Competitive Bidding

Competitive bidding is a procurement process where several suppliers submit bids to win a contract, offering the best terms in terms of price, quality, and service.

Firm Bidding

A bidding process where the bid price is fixed and non-negotiable, often used in contexts requiring budget adherence or strict cost controls.

Target Cost

is the estimated price at which a product needs to be sold in the market, guiding the design and manufacturing process to ensure profitability.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or activity, such as rent or salaries.