Bulldog Appliances uses the periodic inventory system. Details regarding the inventory of appliances at August 1 2009 purchases invoices during the year and
the inventory count at July 31 2010 are summarized as follows:
1. Determine the cost of the inventory on July 31 2010 by the first-in
first-out method.
If the inventory of a particular model comprises one entire purchase plus a portion of another purchase acquired at a different
unit cost use a separate line for each purchase.
2. Determine the cost of the inventory on July 31 2010 by the last-in first-out method.
If the inventory of a particular model comprises one entire purchase plus a portion of another purchase acquired at a different unit cost use
a separate line for each purchase.
3. Determine the cost of the inventory on July 31 2010 by the average cost method.
If the inventory of a particular model comprises one entire purchase plus a portion of another purchase acquired at a different unit cost use
a separate line for each purchase.
4. Discuss which method (FIFO or LIFO) would be preferred for income tax purposes in periods of (a) rising prices and (b)
declining prices.
The input in the box below will not be graded but may be reviewed and considered by your instructor.
