Robert Fawx, an inventory control specialist, is interested in better understanding the accounting for inventories. Although Fawx understands the more sophisticated computer inventory control systems, he has little knowledge of how inventory cost is determined. In studying the records of Aaron Enterprises, which sells normal brand-name goods from its own store and on consignment through Gomez Inc., he asks you to answer the following questions. Instructions (a) Should Aaron Enterprises include in its inventory normal brand-name goods purchased from its suppliers but not yet received if the terms of purchase are f.o.b. shipping point (manufacturer's plant)? Why? (b) Should Aaron Enterprises include freight-in expenditures as an inventory cost? Why? (c) If Aaron Enterprises purchases its goods on terms 2/10, net 30, should the purchases be recorded gross or net? Why? (d) What are products on consignment? How should they be reported in the financial statements? (AICPA adapted)