P6-64A. (Learning Objective 3: Applying the net realizable value to inventoriesperpetual system) Everything Trade Mart has recently
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P6-64A. (Learning Objective 3: Applying the net realizable value to inventories—perpetual system) Everything Trade Mart has recently had lackluster sales. The rate of inventory turnover has dropped, and the merchandise is gathering dust. It is now December 31, 20X6, and the current NRV cost of Everything’s ending inventory is $78,000 below what Everything actually paid for the goods, which was $210,000. Before any adjustments at the end of the period, the Cost of Goods Sold account has a balance of $750,000.
a. What accounting action should Everything take in this situation?
b. Give any journal entry required.
c. At what amount should Everything report Inventory on the Balance Sheet?
d. At what amount should the company report Cost of Goods Sold on the Income Statement?
e. Discuss the accounting principle or concept that is most relevant to this situation.
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Financial Accounting International Financial Reporting Standards Global Edition
ISBN: 9781292211145
11th Edition
Authors: Charles T. Horngren, C. William Thomas, Wendy M. Tietz, Themin Suwardy, Walter T. Harrison