Zamora Corporation Uses the Perpetual Inventory System

question 30

Essay

Zamora Corporation uses the perpetual inventory system. The following information is presented as of December 31, the end of its fiscal year:
Beginning inventory, January 1
$147,572
Merchandise purchased during the year
68,950
Merchandise sold during the year
112,341
Physical count of ending inventory, December 31
102,789
Instructions:
Prepare the journal entry to adjust Merchandise Inventory at year end on page 10.

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Definitions:

Par Value

Refers to the nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer.

Prior Period Adjustments

Corrections of errors in financial statements of previous periods or adjustments due to changes in accounting policies, applied retrospectively.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, leading to its net profit or loss.

Income Tax Expense

The cost incurred by businesses or individuals due to tax obligations on earned income.