When using the LIFO method under a perpetual inventory system, the latest units purchased before a sale are allocated to: Group of answer choices cost of sales. beginning inventory. ending inventory. average inventory.
Question
When using the LIFO method under a perpetual inventory system, the latest units purchased before a sale are allocated to: Group of answer choices
cost of sales.
beginning inventory.
ending inventory.
average inventory.
Solution
When using the LIFO (Last In, First Out) method under a perpetual inventory system, the latest units purchased before a sale are allocated to:
Cost of Sales.
Here's why:
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The LIFO method assumes that the last items added to the inventory are the first ones to be sold.
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Under a perpetual inventory system, inventory is updated continuously throughout the accounting period. This means that as soon as an item is sold, it is removed from the inventory count and added to the cost of sales.
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Therefore, when a sale occurs, the latest units purchased (the last ones in) are assumed to be the ones sold. These units are then allocated to the cost of sales.
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This is different from the ending inventory, which would consist of the older units (the first ones in) that have not yet been sold.
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The terms "beginning inventory" and "average inventory" are not directly relevant to this specific allocation process under the LIFO method and a perpetual inventory system.
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