Cusack Inc. wholesales candy to a variety of retail stores. Inventory at the beginning of the year totaled $6,000. During the current month, the following events took place:

1. On September 4th, additional candy was purchased from Cole Inc. for $9,000 on account. The payment terms are 2/15 net 45. The candy was shipped FOB shipping point, so Cusack had to pay $55 for shipping.

2. On September 5th candy was sold for $12,000 on account. (The candy sold had a cost of $5,500). The candy was sold FOB destination, so Cusack had to pay $25 for shipping.

3. On September 6th, after reviewing the shipment it was noticed that $500 of candy was spoiled during shipping. The spoiled candy was returned to Cole Inc. for a refund. There were no shipping fees to Cusack.

4. On September 15th the company paid Cole the amount owing for the purchase on September 4 th .

5. On September 30th, an inventory count was performed and it was determined that candy costing $8,500 was on hand.

Required (parts a and b):

a) Prepare the income statement to gross profit (i.e. Sales minus COGS) assuming Cusack uses a periodic inventory system. Please be sure to include all appropriate accounts in their correct section (i.e. please show any required details of COGS) Note: you may find it useful to prepare journal entries, but no journal entries are required.

b) What is the balance in the inventory account on the balance sheet at September 30th.