Mullins Distribution markets CDs of numerous performing artists. At the beginning of March, Mullins had...

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Mullins Distribution markets CDs of numerous performing artists. At the beginning of March, Mullins had in beginning inventory 2,500 CDs with a unit cost of $6.50. During March, Mullins made the following purchases of CDs.
March 5
2,000 @ $8
March 21
5,000 @ $10
March 13
3,500 @ $9
March 26
2,000 @ $11
During March 12,000 units were sold. Mullins uses a periodic inventory system.
Instructions
Determine the cost of goods available for sale.
Determine (1) the ending inventory and (2) the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and averagecost). Prove the accuracy of the cost of goods sold under the FIFO and LIFO methods. (Note: For averagecost, round cost per unit to three decimal places.)
b. Cost of goods sold:
FIFO
$103,750
LIFO
$115,500
Average
$108,600
Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement?
Determine cost of goods sold and ending inventory using FIFO, LIFO, and averagecost in a periodic inventory system and assess financial statement effects.

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