The management of Zucchini Inc. asks your help in determining the comparative effects of the FIFO and

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The management of Zucchini Inc. asks your help in determining the comparative effects of the FIFO and LIFO inventory cost flow methods. For 2001 the accounting records show these data:

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Units purchased consisted of 40,000 units at $4.00 on May 10; 60,000 units at $4.20 on August 15; and 20,000 units at $4.50 on November 20. Income taxes are 28%.
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(a) Prepare comparative condensed income statements for 2001 under FIFO and LIFO.
(Show computations of ending inventory.)

(b) Answer the following questions for management in the form of a business letter:
Which inventory cost flow method produces the most meaningful inventory amount for the balance sheet? Why?
Which inventory cost flow method produces the most meaningful net income?
Why?
Which inventory cost flow method is most likely to approximate the actual physical flow of the goods? Why?
How much more cash will be available for management under LIFO than under FIFO? Why?
How much of the gross profit under FIFO is illusionary in comparison with the gross profit under LIFO?

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Financial Accounting Tools For Business Decision Making

ISBN: 9780471347743

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso

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