Problem:
Converse Supplies produces a product with the following costs as of July 1, 2009.
Material $6
Labor $4
Overhead $2
Beginning inventory at these costs on 1 July was 5,000 units. From 1 July to 1 December, Converse produced 15,000 units. These units had a material cost of $10 per unit. The costs for labor and overhead were the same. Converse uses FIFO inventory accounting. Assuming that converse sold 17,000 units during the last 6 months of the year at $20, what would gross profit be? What is the value of ending inventory?
How about if Converse used LIFO accounting instead? What would its gross profit be? What is the value of its ending inventory?
Show all work and explain.