- How do public companies handle inventory in the financial statements? Look at the 2017 annual report for The GAP, Inc. (posted in Canvas) and answer the following: 5. The GAP discusses the importance of managing inventory (see page 6 of the annual report). What risks does the company say it might face if it does not manage inventory effectively? 6. What inventory costing method does the company primarily use (see page 29)? 7. How much inventory did The GAP have on its balance sheet at the end of fiscal year 2017? This is the second in a series of exercises designed to assist you in building and applying your accounting knowledge. Inventory valuation is a critical management decision that will affect net income, the cost of goods sold, and potential tax liabilities. The following exercise will walk you through several inventory scenarios and consider various costing methods. Assignment Sheridan Supply performed the following transactions during the month of April 2018. Assume that Sheridan Supply uses a perpetual inventory. - How do public companies handle inventory in the financial statements? Look at the 2017 annual report for The GAP, Inc. (posted in Canvas) and answer the following: 5. The GAP discusses the importance of managing inventory (see page 6 of the annual report). What risks does the company say it might face if it does not manage inventory effectively? 6. What inventory costing method does the company primarily use (see page 29)? 7. How much inventory did The GAP have on its balance sheet at the end of fiscal year 2017? This is the second in a series of exercises designed to assist you in building and applying your accounting knowledge. Inventory valuation is a critical management decision that will affect net income, the cost of goods sold, and potential tax liabilities. The following exercise will walk you through several inventory scenarios and consider various costing methods. Assignment Sheridan Supply performed the following transactions during the month of April 2018. Assume that Sheridan Supply uses a perpetual inventory