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You have been hired as an account for the OPQ Distribution Company. The company sells medical supply products to hospitals and doctor offices used for a resale or merchandising operation. The types of medical products sold are gloves, thermometers, and wheelchairs. OPQ Distribution Company has hired you because there have been financial issues with accounting for the inventory and expensing the inventory. The company wants you to resolve the inventory problems by selecting the best inventory valuation method to ensure that the company can operate successfully and meet their customers needs.

Please answer the following with as much detail/explanation as possible.

Please utilize A-P-A formatting for resources used

1. Propose the inventory valuation method you would advise the company to use.

2. Explain why you think it is the best suited for the business.

3. Explain the cost of goods sold, ending inventory, and how the inventory valuation method you have chosen may impact these two factors.

Thank you for your help!